How to remove dewd Ransomware

.DEWD Virus File

What happened to my files?

A strange extension "dewd" has been added to your files, and you can't open your files.

So, you think your files are locked ?!.

No, your files are totally encrypted by a Ransomware affect, which generate a new extension belongs to some types of malwares.

These type of attack can lock /encrypt/ damage your files (videos, images, documentations) and whatever you think. Then your file name will end by a new extension, So you can’t obtain access to them at all.

By adding its own extension to all the encrypted data. For example, the file “timesheet.xls and video.mp4” will be titled as “timesheet.xls. dewd and video.mp4.dewd”.

When the encryption is accomplished, it will put text document (_readme.txt) inside each folder that contains the encrypted files.

The used technique for file's encryption will release a unique decryption key, it is different for each computer system.

The needed decryption key is hosted on a special server under the total control by the attackers, who have actually launched the ransomware into the internet joined by the victim id, the users are told to contact the attackers through an e-mail or by telegram to pay the ransom in the quantity of $980 and this quantity will have 50% discount rate, that mean the ransom amount falls to $490 if the victim pay for them within 72 hours.

We highly recommend that you do not pay the ransom, There is no warranty that these online cyber criminals will keep their promises, the victims may lose their money for nothing.

Also, It's not recommended to contact the scammers as they instruct. Do not send them your money.

Malware ID :

Type of : Ransomware
Family: STOP/DJVU
Description: Locks all the data stored on your system and requires a money ransom to be paid on your part supposedly to recover your important files.
Encryption: File encryption is performed by means of the AES-1024 algorithm encryption. Once the encryption is completed, to adds its special extension to all the files modified by it.
Distribution Method: Adware bundles and software cracks.

The Web is now loaded with infections comparable to the virus. It's recommended for you to frequently make backups of all your essential documents to an external storage. like, the USB Flash Drive, external hard disk drive, or using the cloud data storage services. Keeping the backups on your system drive is very risky.

📌 Table of Content

What happened to my files?
How did dewd they reach My computer system?
How to Protect our systems from the dewd Cyber attack?
Is there a way for dewd Removal?
How to Decrypt dewd files that are encrypted By DJVU Ransomware Decryptor?
Is there any Recovery tools used for dewd virus Online encryption ID ?

How did dewd reach My computer system?

This type can hit your system by a method from these:

1- freeware third-party programs, cracks.

2- spam e-mails ;

3- free hosting websites;

4- torrent software.

Opening these types or clicking on the harmful links might harm the system.

How to Protect our systems from the dewd Cyber attack?

1. Do not open any suspicious e-mail attachments, specifically if the sender is unknown for you .

2. Do not install unsecured freeware.

3. install an anti malware or an anti virus with last update even if free, to check every file you downloaded it from the web before opening it.

Is there a way for dewd Removal?

dewd removal method in our Mango School YouTube Channel for ransomware solution, will show you: how to remove ransomware from windows 10.

After you successfully remove it, install antivirus to protect your files.

If you are not yet able to remove the virus, scan your pc with any malware protection and remove the virus or install a new Windows to avoid any new data encryption.

If you have an activated shadow copy, you will be able to recover files from it.

You have to Change all your passwords used on the infected device because the ransomware or virus will pull the passwords stored in your browser and send them to the gangs.

Since switching to the New STOP Djvu variants (and the release of .dewd) the malware developers have been consistent on using 4-letter extensions.

STOP / DJVU will leave a files belong to the ransom attackers with your files, this file named (_readme.txt), and contain some steps to recover your files:

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.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

https://we.tl/t-svMd2A4k89

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.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:

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How to Decrypt dewd files that are encrypted By DJVU Ransomware Decryptor?

STOP (Djvu) has 2 versions.

1. Oldest Version: ...decryption for most of these versions was previously supported by djvu decryptor if infected with an OFFLINE KEY (and some of ONLINE KEYS), then updated to a new Emsisoft Decryptor method for these old Djvu variants...the decrypter will only decrypt your files without submitting file pairs if you have an OFFLINE KEY. For ONLINE KEY infection... I have made a tutorial in (English and Arabic languages) for victims who got their files encrypted with some old DJVU ransomware variants.

2. New Version: The newest extensions released around the end of August 2019 AFTER the criminals made changes.... OFFLINE IDs/KEYS for some newer variants have been obtained by Emsisoft and uploaded to their server. This is possible after a victim pays the ransom, receives a private key from the criminals and shares (donates) that key with the Emsisoft Team. ONLINE KEYS are UNIQUE for each victim and just like older versions, they are randomly generated in a secure manner and are impossible to decrypt without paying the ransom which is not advisable.

Run the decrypter on some of your encrypted files. It will tell you the status of those files.

If you have an OFFLINE ID and its key is loaded in Emsisoft servers you can download Emsisoft decrypt tool to decrypt your files that are encrypted with the same type.

In case you have ONLINE ID:

for videos and mp3 files, you can download disktuna, but for the video, you will need to have a video filmed with the same camera working or a video with the same settings.

for PDF files, you can try ilovePDF site that can fix the files partially.

for recover tools in general, they are not very effective with this type of infection, but if you want to try, you can use these free programs:

The important thing is that when you come to retrieve anything, you have to restore it to an external hard drive, not to the same hard drive.

ONLINE ID's for new Djvu Ransomware are not supported by the Emsisoft Decryptor. If infected with an ONLINE ID, the Emsisoft Decryptor will indicate there is "no key" for this variant under the Results Tab and note it is impossible to decrypt.

Error: No key for New Variant online ID ***************************

Notice: this ID appears to be an online ID. decryption is impossible.

Emsisoft cannot help decrypt files encrypted with the ONLINE KEY due to the type of encryption used by the criminals.

Decryption of new Djvu Ransomware is impossible if infected by an ONLINE KEY without paying the criminals for that victim’s specific private key...these keys are unique for each victim and randomly generated in a secure manner. Without the master private RSA key that can be used to decrypt your files, decryption is impossible...the key cannot be brute-forced and there is no way to gain access to the criminal's command server and retrieve this KEY.

That means for now, the only other alternative to paying the ransom, is to backup/save your encrypted data as is and wait for a possible future solution if encrypted by an ONLINE KEY.