Zida ransomware

Zida ransomware – a threat that comes from a notorious file-locking malware family

Zida ransomware – cryptovirus that delivers the main ransom-demanding note in the _readme.txt file. This particular message notifies you about the encoding procedure and encourages you to pay $980 in Bitcoin for the criminals. This is typically a procedure that follows the file locking – the main purpose if the infection like this. Unfortunately, ransom payments get you nowhere, and files, in most cases, remain locked even when the victim sends the amount of cryptocurrency to attackers. The family that this threat belongs to previously was decryptable, but this is the latest version that cannot be decrypted using a tool because researchers haven’t released a proper software for that and cryptovirus developers still use the powerful code, online IDs that are unique for each new device encrypted during the attack. 

Due to the usage of online keys, victims of Zida ransomware virus need to wait for the tool that can be developed later on or stop thinking about the decryption entirely. Online IDs mean that malware connects to the command and control server while encrypting those files, so they are unique and not easy to identity. If the ID in the ransom note file and with t1, you might be the lucky one that suffered encryption with the usage of offline keys. If so, you may have other options.

If not, the only solution for these locked files is your data backed up in external databases, on cloud services. You need to terminate .zida virus when you notice these file alterations, receive the _readme.txt file, and find your device not useable. You need to make sure that the virus is fully removed when you rely on third-party options, so the machine is virus-clean before you replace affected files with safe copies.

You can remove Zida ransomware with an anti-malware tool that is designed to detect and indicate, clear off those malicious files, programs, and leave the machine free of threats. You need to base the selection of a particular AV engine on the detection^[2] rate that shows which tools have the database where this blackmail-based threat is included. 

When you find the program that is trustworthy and decide to eliminate Zida ransomware, you need to run the full system scan and follow the steps. You can always rely on Safe Mode with Networking to allow the AV engine to fully work to all its capacities. Remember that this is not the method to unlock files encrypted during the malware attack. For that, you need to follow to the end for the decryption and file recovery options.

Zida virus is the ransomware falling from the known DJVU family.

Zida virus is the ransomware falling from the known DJVU family.

First steps when dealing with ransomware like .zida files virus

You need to take the fact that Zida ransomware is not a new threat into consideration. This feature means that there are various code lines and issues that malware creators have already thought about and may run processes that disable some security functions and file recovery programs, so you have fewer options.

The file that demands ransom appears after the locking, so you may already see .zida at the end of your images, documents or archives when the following note appears on the desktop:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
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When you receive the ransom note file with a money-demanding message, you should consider the options for the termination of this threat, instead of the paying. It is not recommended to even consider paying these criminals behind the Zida ransomware virus because hackers and extortionists only care for your money. 

Zida ransomware – the virus that locks files and marks them with .zida appendix.

Zida ransomware – the virus that locks files and marks them with .zida appendix.

The issue with all these ransomware-type intruders, that scares people the most is file-locking.  The encryption process allows the malware to lock files, change the original code, lock those images, document, and so on, so the victim cannot open those files and decides to pay up. You shouldn’t delete Zida ransomware files right away if you want to decrypt files later on. Such a process may require executables and other files.

However, it is not possible to decrypt .zida virus right not, so we recommend relying on other methods. Even though you can rely on the tool that allows you to recover some formats of these files.^[3] The best option is to replace files from your backup or use the third-party software.

We mentioned that Zida ransomware removal is the best when you use security tools, AV programs, but these applications NOT gonna recover your encrypted files. Security software is designed to find malicious files, programs and clear them, not to replace affected documents or images with new ones.

It is important to delete these malicious files from quarantine to remove them fully right away. Also, clearing the Zida virus damage in the system is important when you rely on system functions for file recovery is crucial, so run Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego after the virus removal.

Zida ransomware – the cryptovirus that demands victims to pay for the alleged decryption tool.

Zida ransomware – the cryptovirus that demands victims to pay for the alleged decryption tool.

Encryption starts right away

The payload file of the ransomware gets dropped when the user initiates the download, in most cases, unknowingly. This process gets triggered during the shady update installation or pirated software install. It is known that malicious files get added in packages of video game cheats, licensed versions of some tools, programs.

Also, malware gets injected on Microsoft documents attached to spam emails often marked as financial information notifications from some companies, services, providers, or popular platforms. You need to pay attention to any suspicious details if you want to avoid such infiltration because you cannot control the infections and the encryption that happens quickly and right after the infiltration.

When the malicious macro^[4] or additional technique releases the malware and ransomware payload encryption is triggered, so your data gets affected and unopenable. If you delete any suspicious emails without hesitation, you can avoid serious infections.

Zida ransomware virus removal guide including anti-malware tool scan

When you encounter the infection like this file-locking Zida ransomware virus, you need to clear the damage, get rid of the threat, and then fully clear all the traces because ransomware can spread further quickly. If that happens the renewal of encryption functions and malware processes can run again. 

Zida ransomware removal procedures come in stages, depending on the recovery method you may like to use. If you still expect to get your data decrypted after some time, you need to store malicious data, encoded files on the external device and then run the tool like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to clear the infection. 

When you want to fully remove Zida ransomware and proceed with data recovery using other methods like data backups or third-party software, you need to make sure that all the traces that possibly can affect the performance are repaired. You can do so with Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego that is designed to repair some functions. Before launching the AV engine, reboot machine in Safe Mode with networking.

Remove Zida using Safe Mode with Networking

Reboot the PC in Safe Mode and then run the anti-malware tool that can remove Zida ransomware fully for you

• 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 Zida removal.

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

Remove Zida using System Restore

System Restore feature is the functions that can help with malware termination

Bonus: Recover your data

Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove Zida 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 Zida, you can use several methods to restore them:

Data Recovery Pro is the program that can help you with file restoring pusposes

You may need to use this program to restore files after the malware infection or accidental deletion

• 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 Zida ransomware;
• Restore them.

Windows Previous Versions is the function that OS provides for file recovery

When System Restore is enabled before, you can rely on Windows Previous Versions and recover encoded files yourself

• 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 – the method for file restoring

When shadow Volume Copies are not damaged by Zida ransomware, you can recover those files using the ShadowExplorer

• 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.

The possible decryption option for old versions

Zida is not decryptable but you can try the Djvu decryption tool that will tell you if your file is decryptable or not

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