FastWind ransomware

FastWind ransomware is the files virus that relies on encrypting data, so money can be demanded from you directly

FastWind ransomware – cryptovirus that makes files useless and locks them using .FastWind file marker, so the victim knows about the complete encoding procedure. Once that is done, malware creators can require money for the alleged unlocking that is needed to get any of the data back. The computer can get even further affected if the threat manages to access system folders, crucial system data, and make changes there. The threat triggers the encryption and uses a powerful army-grade algorithm that allows attackers to change the original code of an image, document, archive file, database, video, or audio type data. 

Once the encryption is successful, FastWind ransomware virus drops the file named ransomware.txt that informs about the encryption process and notes what steps users have to follow next. This file lists paying as the only option, but criminals are not trustworthy, and victims shouldn’t pay any money. Especially when the decryption process, in most cases, is only a trick to make people more eager to pay up.

FastWind ransomware is the virus that spreads the infection quickly using the payload dropper or another virus that triggers malicious scripts for the malware on the targeted machine. There are additional issues regarding the damage to this computer because encrypted files are not the only ones that get inaccessible and altered. 

Since the malware that relates to cryptocurrency can spread quickly and silently, you cannot notice the initial infiltration until FastWind ransomware shows symptoms and delivers the ransom note with all the instructions on the payment. The following message informs users about further actions needed and possible options:

Your personal ID
English ☣Your files are encrypted!☣

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⬇ To decrypt, follow the instructions below.⬇
To recover data you need decrypt tool.
To get the decrypt tool you should:

Send 1 crypted test image or text file or document to [email protected]
Or alternate mail [email protected]

In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document). Send me this ID in your first email to me.
We will give you free test for decrypt few files (NOT VALUE) and assign the price for decryption all files.
After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt tool and after payment you will receive a decrypt tool and instructions how to use it We can decrypt few files in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.

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MOST IMPORTANT!!!

Do not contact other services that promise to decrypt your files, this is fraud on their part! They will buy a decoder from us, and you will pay more for his services. No one, except [email protected]([email protected]), will decrypt your files.

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Only [email protected]([email protected]) can decrypt your files
Do not trust anyone besides [email protected]([email protected])
Antivirus programs can delete this document and you can not contact us later.
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user’s unique encryption key

The personal ID that is displayed at the beginning is needed for the possible decryption that developers promise for the victim. FastWind ransomware removal is not the same process as file recovery, so when we recommend eliminating the threat instead of believing criminals with their alleged decryption options, we talk about infection elimination.

FastWind ransomware – the file-locker malware that demands money from victims.

FastWind ransomware – the file-locker malware that demands money from victims.

To remove FastWind ransomware, you need anti-malware tools. The security software designed especially for the malware termination can help you to detect, find, and delete infections without any other software needed. However, your files will not get restored this way.

Since malware like this can be distributed around quickly and widely, the data that gets encrypted by the file virus is marked with the extension .FastWind that indicates a particular threat running on the system. Once that is done, you can be sure that FastWind ransomware is done with the process of encryption. But from there, your files are not accessible and cannot be opened or used. You need to recover them using other methods since paying is never the best solution.^[2]

Ways to recover after .FastWind files virus

Remember that FastWind ransomware virus is the threat that focuses on getting money from all the targeted people, so these encryption processes and blackmailing messages look scary enough to encourage people to pay up. However, there is no need to panic and think about contacting criminals right away.

You need either to get a decryption tool designed to fight the data locked by FastWind ransomware virus that is developed by researchers or rely on the third-party applications that restore files, your data backups on external cloud platforms or devices. Unfortunately, there are not official decryption options at the moment, so experts^[3] recommend relying on other options.

So file recovery after the FastWind files virus infection can only be achieved using a security tool that finds all traces of the infection and deletes files, programs fully. Then the best option would be to remove virus damage, repair corrupted files, affected software using Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego and since that is done rely on your backups, so you can repair files or replace affected data with safe copies yourself.

FastWind virus is the ransomware that uses encryption algorithms and blackmail techniques.

FastWind virus is the ransomware that uses encryption algorithms and blackmail techniques.

Remove the FastWind files virus and repair the damage, encrypted files yourself

Since the threat is focused on the encryption, file locking, and triggers more issues on the system, you need to take the attack of FastWind ransomware virus seriously. This infection can affect files in the system and trigger damage that interferes with virus termination processes.

When FastWind ransomware removal is affected by the changes made in the system folders and program functions, you may need to reboot the PC in Safe Mode with Networking first, then load the AV tool of your choice. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes can find all the traces for you.

However, we should again note that when you remove FastWind ransomware with anti-malware tools, the process only ensures system cleaning, not file repairing. System functions can get restored with Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, but encoded data requires other options. You can find some of them below.

Remove FastWind using Safe Mode with Networking

Enter the Safe Mode with Networking and then run the anti-malware program to remove FastWind ransomware virus fully

• Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  1. Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
  2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list

  Windows 10 / Windows 8

  1. Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
  2. Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
  3. Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.

• Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete FastWind removal.

If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.

Remove FastWind using System Restore

System Restore feature can often be the solution for virus infection because it recovers the computer in a previous state before the infection

Bonus: Recover your data

Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove FastWind from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.

If your files are encrypted by FastWind, you can use several methods to restore them:

Data Recovery Pro is the program that can restore encrypted or accidentally deleted files for you

When your device gets affected by the ransomware, you can try Data Recovery Pro and recover files yourself

• Download Data Recovery Pro;
• Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
• Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by FastWind ransomware;
• Restore them.

Windows Previous Versions feature capable of recovering individual data after FastWind ransomware attack

If you enable the System restore to clear the machine, you can, later on, rely on Windows Previous Versions and recover affected files

• Find an encrypted file you need to restore and right-click on it;
• Select “Properties” and go to “Previous versions” tab;
• Here, check each of available copies of the file in “Folder versions”. You should select the version you want to recover and click “Restore”.

ShadowExplorer – a method for file restoring after encoding

When you are sure that FastWind ransomware left Shadow Volume Copies untouched, you can rely on the ShadowExplorer and restore data

• Download Shadow Explorer (http://shadowexplorer.com/);
• Follow a Shadow Explorer Setup Wizard and install this application on your computer;
• Launch the program and go through the drop down menu on the top left corner to select the disk of your encrypted data. Check what folders are there;
• Right-click on the folder you want to restore and select “Export”. You can also select where you want it to be stored.

Decryption tool for FastWind ransomware is not availiable

Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from FastWind and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes