How to remove ShutUpAndDance Ransomware and decrypt .ShutUpAndDance files

What is ShutUpAndDance Ransomware?

ShutUpAndDance is a name of the virus that is able to make users’ files useless. It is encrypting all victim’s data and blackmailing them extorting money for data recovery. Actually, if you have been attacked by ShutUpAndDance Ransomware, there is no need to contact them and especially to make any concessions. Remember, you are up against fraudsters who don’t care about your files and whose the main purpose is to make a profit. Hence, there is a high risk of being left without decryptor and money. Instead, you may try using this guide to remove ShutUpAndDance Ransomware and decrypt .ShutUpAndDance files without spending any money.

The workflow of such viruses is always the same – to encrypt files and then to require payment. ShutUpAndDance Ransomware encodes users’ personal files via AES encryption algorithm. It is easy to recognize by “.ShutUpAndDance” extension which is added to each affected file. For example, file “myfamily.jpg” will turn into “myfamily.ShutUpAndDance”. After this, ransomware creates READ_IT.txt file, where the user may find the demands of criminals to decrypt encrypted files:


WE SAW WHAT YOU DID.
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!
SEND US AN EMAIL FOR INSTRUCTIONS
fsocietyhelp@yandex.com


Although ShutUpAndDance is a really dangerous virus, you still have a good chance to get them back. Before deciphering, you should first stay focused on removing ShutUpAndDance Ransomware to avoid re-infection. Once ShutUpAndDance Ransomware is removed, you can proceed with decryption. Both automatic and manual solution is presented here that we hope will help you remove ShutUpAndDance Ransomware and recover your files.

How to remove ShutUpAndDance ransomware?

To make sure that the ransomware won’t reappear, you need to delete ShutUpAndDance ransomware completely. For this, you need to remove the files and registry entries of the ransomware. We should warn you that performing some of the steps may require above-average skills, so if you don’t feel experienced enough, you may apply to the automatic removal tool.

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Performing an antimalware scan with Norton would automatically search out and delete all elements related to ShutUpAndDance ransomware. It is not only the easiest way to eliminate ShutUpAndDance ransomware but also the safest and the most assuring one.

How to decrypt .ShutUpAndDance files

Restore files with Stellar Data Recovery

Stellar Data Recovery is an essential tool in the fight against ransomware-type viruses that can recover encrypted files.

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery and launch it
2. Select the drive you want to recover and click START SCAN
3. After scanning is finished, you are presented with a list of recoverable files found.
4. Select the required files and click the Recover

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Decrypt files using our decryption service

You may try using our own service for decrypting files compromised by ransomware-type viruses. The analysis of data takes 3-5 days, after which, we will let you know whether it’s decryptable or not. Note: the service is paid, payment is charged only for decryption, the analysis is free. In order to use our service, you should fill out the form listed below.

Also, please add a log file, created on your PC:

1. Click “Start” and type: “cmd.exe” in the search box
2. Right-click “cmd.exe” and select “Run as administrator“
3. In command line, type or copy/paste following: dir C:\ /a/s > “%userprofile%\dirc.log”
4. Find and attach the created “%userprofile%\dirc.log” file to the web form

Please attach encrypted text files according to the following conditions:

1. number of files should not exceed 4;
2. file size is not more than 8 megabytes;
3. files must be from different folders;
4. files must be unique.

Restore the system

1. Initiate the search for system restore
2. Click on the result
3. Choose the date before the infection appearance
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Roll the files back to the previous version

1. Right-click the file and choose Properties
2. Open the Previous Version tab
3. Select the latest version and click Copy
4. Click Restore

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If the above-mentioned methods didn’t help in eliminating the threat, then it’s better to rely on an automatic way of deleting ShutUpAndDance Ransomware.

How to prevent ransomware infection

To prevent infection with ransomware-type viruses, you should have proper antimalware software. This method is convenient because it allows you to detect a virus before it penetrates, and therefore to avoid infection and the loss of all your data. It is capable of protecting not only home computers but also server systems in large organizations. Download antimalware program to secure your system and privacy.
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