How to remove Tor+ ransomware and decrypt .Tor+ files

Article’s Guide

1. What does .Tor+ stand for?
2. Tor+ ransomware encryption process.
3. How to remove Tor+ Ransomware from your computer
4. How to decrypt .Tor+ files
5. Data Recovery
6. Automated decryption tools
7. Other software

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What does .Tor+ stand for?

Tor+ is the one of the newest ransomwares that has already attacked a great amount of computers. The function of this virus is to prevent a victim from the accessing to definite file formats. Tor+ ransomware nowadays attacks only media files, documents, databases and archives, however, it can be easily modified and get the ability to encrypt other file formats. It’s very difficult to understand, that your device is under attack, as hackers nowadays very often use remote access software, like ScreenConnect. By the means of this soft they get nearly a full control over an infected computer and it’s nothing for them to install Tor+ ransomware unnoticed by a victim. As the rule, this virus spreads by the means of “SF.exe” file, that can be possibly found everywhere. When hackers don’t have a direct access to a computer, they use other tricks, such as fake emails, fake installators and etc. So nowadays you should be very careful on the internet! In case, if your computer is already infected with this virus, don’t try to remove Tor+ ransomware and don’t try to decrypt .Tor+ files without a special tool! Your every action can damage your files without any hope to restore them!

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Tor+ encryption process.

When the file, which contains Tor+ ransomware is opened, the virus immediately begins the hidden process and tries to reconnaissance appropriate files for encryption. As it’s been already mentioned, Tor+ searches for documents, media files, archives and databases, as these file formats are the most valuable files, as a rule, and victims are willing to pay for their restoration. Then it begins to modify these files and renames them. As the result they are unreadable and have got new extensions – .Tor+. At this very moment it also creates the ransom note in a form of a pop-up window. This message promotes the decryption services of hackers and by the means of this note they try to assure a victim, that they can easily decrypt the files with only one payment. The truth is that nowadays due to the novelty of Tor+ ransomware the surest way to decrypt 100% of encrypted files is to get the decryption key from them. However, the chances that they will really help you are very low. It’s not a rare situation, when victims are ignored by them, once the ransom is paid. Moreover, they can easily make the situation much worse! Our advice is to avoid all contacts with them. For this case, we’ve prepared the detailed guide on how to remove Tor+ ransomware and decrypt .Tor+ files!

Tor+ ransom note

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How to remove Tor+ 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 Tor+ 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 Tor+, 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.

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How to decrypt .Tor+ files?

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

Restore .Tor+ files with Data Recovery

1. Download and install Data Recovery
2. Select drives and folders with your files, then click Scan.
3. Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
4. Manage export location.

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Decrypt .Tor+ files with other software

Unfortunately, due to the novelty of Tor+ 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.

Decrypt .Tor+ files with Emsisoft decryptor

This software includes information about more than 100 viruses of STOP(DJVU) family and others. All that you need are two files or some luck. You can freely use it as it distributes free of charge. If it doesn’t work for you, you can use another method.