What is LanRan-2?
LanRan-2 is file-encrypting malware that was developed by Russian hackers. This is a relatively new virus that was discovered at the beginning of July, 2018. By gaining access to the user’s computer, it enciphers users’ personal data and then demands money. Here is used a typical scheme of all ransomware-type viruses – to make victims pay them. The only differences between them are the ransom price and encryption method. Cybercriminals generally state that there are no ways to recover your files but to pay a ransom. But you should know that nobody can guarantee that they will fulfill their end of the bargain. The practice shows that cyber-criminals just ignore people after payment is done. In this article you can learn how to remove LanRan-2 ransomware and decrypt .LanRan2.0.5 files.
In order to make your files unavailable, LanRan-2 Ransomware uses complicated encryption algorithm called AES. Under this method, the private ID key required for data recovery is created during the encryption process. After this, the user is no longer able to use affected files that have got .LanRan2.0.5 extension. Developers also provide users with the instructions to recover encrypted files in form of TXT file (@___README___@.txt and INSTRUCTIONS.html) placing it in each folder with the ecnrypted file. Another trigger is a desktop wallpaper that virus replaces with:
This is what LanRan-2 ransom note contains:
L_A_N_R_A_N R_A_N_S_O_M_W_A_R_E
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Attention! Attention! Attention! Your Files has been encrypted By L_A_N_R_A_N__R_A_M_S_0_M_W_A_R_E
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What is encryption?
Encryption is a reversible modification of information for security reasons but providing full access to it for authorized users. To become an authorized user and keep the modification absolutely reversible (in other words to have a possibility to decrypt your files) you should have an individual private key.
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But not only it
It is required also to have the special decryption software (in your L_A_N_R_A_N Decryptor software) for safe and complete decryption of all your files and data.
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Send 0.5 Bitcoin To @ 1sUCn6JYa7B96t4nZz1tX5muU2W5YxCmS @
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for decrypt your files Contact us By Email : lanran-decrypter@list.ru If Send 0.5 Bitcoin We will send you the decryption key LanRan Decryptor
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It’s Your Choice
Still, LanRan-2 ransomware does very complicated encryption, but it does not damage, move or delete your files, which means you have a chance to restore your personal data. For this, the first thing you got to do – to completely remove LanRan-2 ransomware from your computer in order to exclude reinfection. You may take advantage of the benefits of automated removal tool that will do it for you. Or you may use our manual guide, but keep in mind that this way is only recommended for experienced users.
How to remove LanRan-2 from your computer?
You may try to use anti-malware tool to remove LanRan-2 ransomware from your computer. Newly advanced ransomware detection technology is able to run an instant ransomware scan, which is perfect to protect your computer in case of a new ransomware attack.
How to decrypt files encrypted by LanRan-2?
Decrypt .LanRan2.0.5 files manually
Once you’ve removed the virus, you are probably thinking of recovering files from encryption. Let’s take a look at possible ways of decrypting your data.
Recover data with Data Recovery
- Download and install Data Recovery
- Select drives and folders with your files, then click Scan.
- Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
- Manage export location.
Restore data with automated decryption tools
Unfortunately, due to the novelty of LanRan-2 ransomware, there are no available automatic decryptors for this encryptor yet. Still, there is no need to invest in the malicious scheme by paying a ransom. You are able to recover files manually.
You can try to use one of these methods in order to restore your encrypted data manually.
Restore data with Windows Previous Versions
This feature is working on Windows Vista (not Home version), Windows 7 and later versions. Windows saves copies of files and folders which you can use to restore data on your computer. In order to restore data from Windows Backup, take following steps:
- Open My Computer and search for the folders you want to restore;
- Right-click on the folder and choose Restore previous versions option;
- The option will show you the list of all the previous copies of the folder;
- Select restore date and the option you need: Open, Copy and Restore.
Restore the system with System Restore
You can always try to use System Restore in order to roll back your system to its condition before infection infiltration. All the Windows versions include this option.
- Type restore in the Search tool;
- Click on the result;
- Choose restore point before the infection infiltration;
- Follow the on-screen instructions.