How To Remove Ziggy Ransomware

All About Ziggy Ransomware

Are your files encrypted by Ziggy Ransomware? Do you want to restore locked files? Ziggy Ransomware is a dangerous file encrypting malware which infects almost all the files saved on Computers. It follows a strategy where all the saved files get encrypted using cryptographic algorithm which can’t be cracked easily. Once the files are encrypted their name will get modified remarkably and can be notified by the extension name as “ziggy”. So all the encrypted files will be appended as unique victim id first, then it will bear email id of hackers and at last .ziggy as file extension. The targeted files name will be appended with an id designation as well as email address belonging to the hackers. The id which is dropped by hackers is [email protected] which is the major source of communication channel between victims and hackers. However the Ransom note which is delivered by Hackers of Ziggy Ransomware consists of executable file something like ## HOW TO DECRYPT ##.exe instead of text note unlike Kobos Ransomware. All the folders will soon bear this very executable file after the system files and data gets encrypted.

If we talk about Ransom note the executable file displays the ransom note instead of text file without any specific ransom amount as mentioned. But it is indicated that ransom amount should be paid only in Bitcoin which is a huge amount. Further, the note mentions that victims should contact the hackers on the above mentioned email address which is [email protected] as soon as possible if they wish to decrypt files held hostage by Ziggy Ransomware. There is also time duration of 12 hours which is mentioned clearly on the note. If victims fail to contact within stipulated time frame of 12 hours on primary email address, then they need to email on secondary email id which is [email protected]. However there is little respite as upto 5 files which are not more than 4 MB can be decrypted for free that is without payment of any ransom if note is to be believed. Hackers have also instructed victims not to rename their files and neither try to decrypt files using third party decryptor tools. If they attempt to do so the encrypted files would be permanently deleted by hackers.

Screenshot of Ransom Note of Ziggy Ransomware

However we do not suggest any of the users to proceed for the payment of ransom to hackers even if their system is compromised and attacked by Ziggy Ransomware. Paying ransom to hackers will boost their morale and this money will be used for creating more such malicious software and threats for targeting more victims. Also it is highly unsure that hackers will decrypt the files even if the ransom is paid to them.

What if you Pay Hackers of Ziggy Ransomware?

There is no guarantee that files which are held hostage by Ziggy Ransomware will get decrypted even if the ransom is paid. Who knows whether hackers would demand more ransom if victims heed to their demands. Even it is possible the decryptor can load more malware on to the system instead of unlocking their files or may be the decryptor tool simply fail to work. One thing is very sure that hackers should never be relied upon. So without trying or attempting any thing of that sort we suggest victims to remove Ziggy Ransomware from their system. However it is suggested to use data recovery tool to restore the files which are deleted or encrypted by Ziggy Ransomware. Incase if you have a backup of the important files and data then it can be easily restored after cleaning your PC from this malware.

Details of Antimalware with User’s Guide

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Step 1 Remove Ziggy Ransomware using “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2 Delete Ziggy Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1 Remove Ziggy Ransomware using “Safe Mode with Networking”

Windows XP and Windows 7 users:

First of all Reboot the PC in “Safe Mode”. For this users need to Click on “Start” option and then continuously Tap on F8 during the start process. Then a “Windows Advanced Option” menu will appear on the screen. Now Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the listed options.

This will open a new Windows homescreen and your PC or work-station will be working on “Safe Mode with Networking”.

For Windows 8

First Go to Start Screen. Now type “Advanced” after selecting settings within the searched results Within the “General PC Settings” option, Select “Advanced startup” option. Then click on the “Restart Now” option. This will boot work-station to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Now Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  Then under “Advanced Option Screen”, You need to press on “Startup Settings”. Now again, click on “Restart” button. This will restart PC or Work-station with “Startup Setting” screen. You need to tap F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10

First of all click on Windows logo by clicking on the “Power” icon. This will open a new menu. Select “Restart” by constantly keeping “Shift” button pressed on keyboard. Once the new Window open Select on “Troubleshoot” as advanced option. Within the startup settings users need to press on “Restart” by clicking on F5 button of the keyboard.

Step:2 How To Delete Ziggy Ransomware using System Restore

For this you need to log in on the PC which is compromised by Ziggy Ransomware. Now open any browser and download legit anti-malware software. Once installed you need to undergo complete system scan. Thereafter remove the infected and suspicious entries which are detected.

Suppose if you are unable to start PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, you need not worry. Try “System Restore” Process

Continuously tap F8 Key during “Startup” and then “Advanced Option” menu will appear. Now from the given list of option you need to select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and hit on Enter button.

Within new open window of command prompt, type “cd restore” and then click “Enter”

Now type rstrui.exe and then press “ENTER”

In the new opened Window Click on “Next” option.

You can select and choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on Next (This would restore your PC to earlier period before Ziggy Ransomware invasion when it was working fine.)

Press on “Yes” in new opened Window.

As soon as your PC gets restored to its previous time, download the suggested anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Ziggy Ransomware infected files if still present on the the work-station.

If you want to restore each file separately which is infected by this ransomware, kindly use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This step is most effective whenever “System Restore Function” is enabled on the PC or work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of Ziggy Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” so in such cases this feature may not work all the time and will work in specific cases only.

Know How To Restore Encrypted Files Individually

If you want to restore an individual file, you need to right click on it and then go to “Properties”. Now Select “Previous Version” tab. then Choose a “Restore Point” and finally click on “Restore” option.

If you want to access the files encrypted by Ziggy Ransomware, alternatively you can try “Shadow Explorer”. To know more details on this application, Click here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are very devastating and hence it is always better to take necessary precautions to avoid any attack on your work-station or PC. We recommend using a powerful anti-malware tool for real time protection.  “SpyHunter”, “Enigma group policy objects” are enabled in the registries so that it can block harmful infections such as Ziggy Ransomware.

Also, it is highly important to get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” installed on Windows 10. This would ensure to offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature to block any kind of encryption of the data files. Using this feature all the files stored in their default locations are safe.

How To Recover Files Encrypted by Ziggy Ransomware

You would have understood now that how you can remove the scripts and payloads of personal files that got encrypted due to Ziggy Ransomware in order to protect your personal files which were fortunately not damaged or encrypted till now. If you are unable to retrieve the locked files, using “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” you must try using a Data Recovery Software.

Step 1: Download Data Recovery Software

Step 2: Double click to execute the installer file on your PC

Step 3: Click to Accept to agree the terms and agreement.

Step 4: Once installed, this program will be ready to execute. Now select the file you want to recover

Step 5: Select the drive on which the recovery tool is to be run upon. Then click on Scan option

Step 6: This will show Scan in progress bar

Step 7: Select the location to save the recovered files and data.