What is Scarab-Please?
Scarab-Please is yet another ransomware-type virus from Scarab family that spreads via spam emails. This virus encodes files on victim’s computer using AES-256 asymmetric cryptography. After this, it appends affected files with .please extension. For example, myfamily.jpg turns into myfamily.jpg.please. In this article, you can learn how to remove Scarab-Please ransomware and decrypt .please files. Once data on your computer is encrypted, Scarab-Please places TXT file (HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT). You can find there demands and instruction on how to return your files.
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 state that there are no ways to recover your files but to pay a ransom. Once payment is done, they are supposed to send you decryption key. 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 who paid them. That’s why you should not be pushed about by them because you can remain without money and files. On the contrary, you only may encourage them to continue their dirty business. In any case, you will be simply scammed. You need to decrypt your files, but you should know that it is impossible without removing the virus from your computer. Unfortunately, to date, there are no decryption tools available for the Scarab-Please ransomware. As soon as it appears, we’ll be sure and let you know. But for now, you can try to use manual methods which imply the use of features of the operating system to decrypt your files.
How to remove Scarab-Please from your computer?
It scans your computer and detects various threats like Scarab-Please, then completely removes it. One of the best features of this program – large threat’s database. SpyHunter’s newly advanced ransomware detection technology is able to run an instant ransomware scan and show you a message about detection. After deep scanning of your system, it will easily find and delete Scarab-Please. Use this removal tool to get rid of Scarab-Please ransomware for FREE.
How to decrypt .please files encrypted by Scarab-Please?
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.
Decrypt .please 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.