Remove Ofoq Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

About Ofoq

Ofoq is classified by our malware research team as the DJVU cryptoware family. Another variants of this family here: About STOP/Djvu Ransomware. There are certain antiviruses that skip it as well as therefore permitting its invasion. Actually, we have to call it that, because of the “.ofoq” extension that it adds at the end of your records.

Let’s clarify. Ofoq malware hits your laptop through slyness and skill also. After that, once embedded it practices AES or RSA enciphering algorithms to lock your files.

Then, they extort you for their unblocke. After Ofoq slips right into your computer, it places every one of your files under closure. It appends its very specific extension “.ofoq” at the end, thus making data unavailable.

Files with “.ofoq” extension appended by the Ofoq virus:

It reaches documents, registers, images, songs, videos, all of it! Thereafter, you can’t longer open them. Relocating files or retitling it will not help. Sole remedy to unblocke your data from the ransomware’s keep is decryption. The virus is aimed you to send blackmail cash if you wish to get your records back. It makes that clear (in the blackmail message) it will decode data after defrayal.

The message is usually a text file, left on your desktop. You can also find it in each folder that contains encrypted documents. It describes your troubles and also suggests you a solution. According to Ofoq, exclusive remedy to unblock your records is with out-and-outer decoding key. And also, to obtain it you have to pay a redemption. The amount is $980, as well as it’s normally asked for in cryptocurrency.

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.


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Do NOT send money for decrypt of “ofoq” files!

The Ofoq ransomware guarantees, to send you the key after you disburse. As well as, that’s it. That’s all you obtain – a promise. You have no guarantees that subordination results in something appropriate. Do not rely on words of cyber frauds. That is people, that will scam you. Do NOT give them a cent. Don’t call them Do NOT comply with their needs.

Consequently, do not send them a fee. Don’t contact to the virtual kidnappers. If you do, you’ll regret it. It’s a futile effort to restore your data, as well as it will not end well for you. Below’s why.

There are a few circumstances that can interpret when you see the blackmail currency message on your desctop. Claim, you decide to conform. You connect to the extortionists, pay their buyout funds, and wait. You wait on them to send you the decryption trick they assured. Well, what happens if they do not?

Even so, you have no warranties. All, you rely on, is a faith. Can you absolutely think promises of cyber kidnappers? The answer is ‘No.’ These are individuals, who will clearly disappoint you. Don’t give cash! There’s also another choice.

They can actually send you a decryption code. However, when you attempt to execute it, it fails to work.

Yes, they can send you the incorrect one. After that, you have much less cash, as well as your files continues to be locked. Don’t pay! And also your prime case isn’t a reason for enthusiasm. What takes place after you disburse the ransom funds, obtain the appropriate trick, as well as totally free your files? Well? Consider it. You paid money to eliminate a sign and symptom, yet not the malware triggering it.

So, you eliminate the encoding, yet the Ofoq cryptoware stays. It’s still prowling in the hooks of your system, complimentary to harm once again. After that, you’re back at a new start.

So, your computer obtained assaulted by Ofoq and also probably you have actually lost time trying to fix it manually. We are absolutely positive that the remedy below will certainly be effective in removing Ofoq in an automated manner.

How to protect PC from Ofoq ransomware?

However, let us initially speak about debarment of such cryptoware attacks in the future. There is something exists that you can do to avoid this kind of nasty menace from entering into your computer previously?

There are a couple of things we wish to talk about here. First one is your individual responsibility for being unbelievably careful while you utilize your computer and largely while you surf the internet. When exploring your e-mail and see some suspicious attachments consisted of, do not rush to open them.

In a like manner, when you get on Facebook and social networks also someone you know sends you messages including accessories, be very careful, specifically if these are some exe-extension files.

The second thing to take into account is researching the dependability of your current security tool. Regretfully, there are plurals safety and security programs presently that just assert to be reliable, whereas in times of real infection intrusions they simply unable to do the task as announced.

In case Ofoq penetrated into your computer this indicates that your current security tool did not do its declared purpose as well as really fell short to secure your system. So obviously it is a point for you to revalue your choices and also definitely change over to some other application that can most certainly grant the wanted degree of safety.

Not all antiviruses are good

We can also discuss some part of users that like not to have any kind of anti-virus software program at all. Definitely, this is a huge mistake from their side, due to the fact that presently the net has dozens of virtual hazards that may covertly invade perceptive systems, specifically those that are not equipped with some standard grade of security.

So, having anti-malware constantly running and protecting your PC is a necessary point in today’s cyber world.

Ofoq removal guide

STEP 1. Recover files from Ofoq ransomware encryption

You can download free decryption tool here: Decryptor for STOP Djvu. But it work when the Ofoq virus used an offline key for encryption.

If key does not found, we advice to restore your PC

There are a lot of different ransomware viruses on the internet. Some of them are more dangerous than the others because they not only leaving malicious processes to protect themselves, but also removing backups of your system to make the recovery process impossible.

Please Note: Not all ransomware infections are able to remove backups of your system, so it is always worth to try a windows recovery.
We recommend use Safe Mode with command prompt to safely perform a recovery of your files. You will have to reboot your computer, so you better save this instruction:

How to Restore Files from a Backup in Windows 7/8/10

STEP 2. Removing Ofoq ransomware malicious files

Once the recovery process is complete, you should consider scanning your computer with a GridinSoft Anti-Malware in order to find any traces of Ofoq infection. Though some ransomware viruses are removing themselves right after the encryption of your files, some may leave malicious processes on your computer for special purposes of cyber criminals.

Ofoq Virus Remover

1. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware and choose the scan type, which is suitable for your needs. Of course, for the accuratest scan results we recommend you to choose the “Full Scan”.

   

2. Give Anti-Malware a little time to check your system:

   

3. Move to quarantine all the viruses and unwanted files, that you see in the results list:

   

4. Enjoy the malware removal process:

   

5. Use of On-run protection may additionaly prevent different types of cyber attacks, our protect may flag the downloader of the ransomware as a malicious application preventing the download of Ofoq.

   

STEP 3. Prevent the Ofoq virus infection

Besides the protection tool, you should read and learn few simple rules. Follow them every time you work on your computer and your will decrease chances of your infection to a minimum:

• Don’t open suspicious spam letters. No way! Be very careful with your downloads. Download and install software preferably from its official website.
• Do backups of your important files regularly. Storing your really important files in few different places is a good decision.
• Keep your system free from adware, hijackers and PUPs The infected computer will be more likely compromised with other malicious software, and ransomware is not an exception in this case.
• Don’t panic and be reasonable. Don’t pay the ransom fee right after you got infected, it is always best to search on the internet for some answers. It is possible that someone have developed a decryption tool that might help you.