How to remove Spartacus Ransomware and recover .Spartacus files

What is Spartacus Ransomware?

Spartacus ransomware

Spartacus is a cryptovirus that demands a ransom in exchange for your files. The malware spreads mostly via spam emails with attached SF.exe file and if you accidentally launch executable file, virus will start to infect your system. It scans your system to find more sensitive files like documents, photos, videos and so on. All sensitive files is encoded and gets .Spartacus or [MastersRecovery@protonmail.com].Spartacus extension, for instance, “mydoc.doc” will turn into “mydoc.doc.Spartacus”. Upon completion, virus displays pop-up window and leaves a ransom note (“READ ME.txt”) containing the following information:

All of your data has been locked us.
You want to return?
Write email MastersRecovery@protonmail.com or MastersRecovery@cock.li
Your personal ID KEY: XXXX
The same notification shows up in the form of a lock screen.

Spartacus Ransomware uses a complicated AES-256 encryption algorithm that makes your files unreadable without decryption key. The thing is that unique victim’s id is created during the encryption and is immediately sent to unavailable remote cloud. Malefactors blackmail people in this way, however, we still urge you not to contact them as it’s fraught with money loss. In most cases, malefactors just vanish once money is transferred. To complicate matters further, Spartacus Ransomware also deletes all shadow copies of files which are necessary for data restore. We still don’t know whether Spartacus Ransomware can delete files or not in case of non-payment so we will not take risks. To protect our files we need first remove Spartacus Ransomware completely from a computer and then to restore the files. Below you’ll find detailed instruction about it.

How Spartacus ransomware gets on your PC?

This type of virus can be infiltrated through several methods, including a freeware software, spam messages, trojans, software from dangerous sources, etc. A process of installation can start hidden and automatically. Besides that, some malware programs can mark Spartacus Ransomware as a trusted software program.

What to do if your PC is infected with Spartacus ransomware

As soon as you notice the presence of the ransomware on your system, you should turn your computer off. If it is possible to try to create a backup or image of your hard drive info. This may let you to reserve the state of your drives in case a decryption method would be created afterward.

How to remove Spartacus ransomware?

To make sure that the ransomware won’t reappear, you need to delete Spartacus 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 automatic removal tool.

Download SpyHunter

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

How to decrypt and restore .Spartacus files

Restore files with an automatic tool

There is a possible way to decrypt .Spartacus files using Data Recovery Pro that would help you recover your files in the absence of required decryptor.

stellar data recovery tool

  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

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

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