How to remove LockBit ransomware and decrypt .abcd files

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What does .abcd stand for?
Lockbit ransomware encryption process.
How to remove LockBit Ransomware from your computer
How to decrypt .abcd files
Data Recovery
Automated decryption tools
Other software

What does .abcd stand for?

LockBit ransomware is a new type of malicious programs, that potentially everyone can face. This virus has a lot in common with other viruses, such as the viruses of STOP(DJVU) ransomware family: HETS, MSOP, ZOBM, ROTE, MBED, PEET, GROD, MOSK, TOEC, NAKW, Derp, COOT, Nols, Werd, Ndarod, Leto, Bora and RECO; and DHARMA ransomware viruses: KHARMA, newer version of MONEY, Money, Oo7 and CASH. LockBit ransomware usually infects computers by the means of fake installators and bundles. The victims can’t even notice that the virus is sneaking into the system, as this process occurs in the background. The main function of LockBit is to prevent the users from the accessing to the definite files. By the means of modifying these files. If your computer has been infected with it, don’t try to decrypt .abcd files by your own! The process of the encryption can’t be reversed by the renaming of the file and it also can damage it.

Lockbit ransomware encryption process.

LockBit encrypts files following by the strict algorithm. This process can be divided into 2 steps. The first step that LockBit makes is the scanning of the hard drive. It looks for the files suitable for encryption. In the most cases these files are media files and documents, as these formats are usually the most valuable information and the owner potentially is willing to pay for the decryption services. When the files are found, it begins to modify file structures and makes them unreadable by any program. As the result of it, the files get new extension – .abcd, that is the clearest sign of the LockBit infection. Then LockBit creates the ransom note, that is called Restore-My-Files.txt. By the meaning of this message hackers try to assure the user, that these files can be easily decrypted, but it requires the payment. Don’t trust them! In the most cases ransoms stop all the contacts with the victims as soon as they get the payment. Moreover, sometimes they make the situation much worse and encrypt these files again, damages all the data on the hard drive, or steal your passwords, accounts and etc. We recommend you to avoid any contact with them and in the case if you really need to remove LockBit ransomware and decrypt .abcd files, follow our guide!

Restore-My-Files.txt


All your important files are encrypted!

There is  only one way to get your files back:

1. Contact with us

2. Send us 1 any encrypted your file and your personal key

3. We will decrypt 1 file for test(maximum file size - 1 MB), its guarantee what we can decrypt your files

4. Pay

5. We send for you decryptor software

We accept Bitcoin

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased  price(they add their fee to our)

Contact information: goodmen@countermail.com

Be sure to duplicate your message on the e-mail: goodmen@cock.li

Your personal id:

*ID*

How to remove LockBit Ransomware from your computer?

We strongly recommend you to use a powerful anti-malware program that has this threat in its database. It will mitigate the risks of the wrong installation, and will remove LockBit from your computer with all of its leftovers and register files.

Solution for Windows users: our choice is Norton 360 . Norton 360 scans your computer and detects various threats like LockBit, then removes it with all of the related malicious files, folders and registry keys.
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If you are Mac user, we advise you to use Combo Cleaner.

How to decrypt .abcd files?

Once you’ve removed the virus, you are probably thinking how to decrypt .abcd files or at least restore them. Let’s take a look at possible ways of decrypting your data.

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Select drives and folders with your files, then click Scan.
Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
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Restore.abcd files with other software

Unfortunately, due to the novelty of LockBit ransomware, there are no decryptors that can surely decrypt encrypted files. 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 .abcd files with Windows Previous Versions

This feature is working on Windows Vista (not Home version), Windows 7 and later versions. Windows keeps copies of files and folders which you can use to restore data on your computer. In order to restore data from Windows Backup, take the 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.

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.