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How to remove the Wearefriends and decrypt files


* What is the Wearefriends

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove the Wearefriends manually

* Decrypt files after the Wearefriends infection

* Protect your PC from the Wearefriends and other crypto-viruses

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Threat indicator: HIGH

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

the Wearefriends

(random file).exe

Ransomware

Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)



the Wearefriends intrusion method

the Wearefriends copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (random file).exe. Then it creates new startup key with name the Wearefriends and value (random file).exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name (random file).exe or the Wearefriends. Also, it can create folder with name the Wearefriends under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData.

If you have further questions about the Wearefriends, please, contact our technical support. It is free. Or you can use programs to remove the Wearefriends automatically below.


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Features of WiperSoft Antispyware

* Removes all files created by viruses.

* Removes all registry entries created by viruses.

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Features of Spyhunter Remediation Tool

* Removes all files created by the Wearefriends.

* Removes all registry entries created by the Wearefriends.

* Removal is guaranteed - if Spyhunter Remediation Tool fails ask for FREE support.

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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

Here you can also learn:

* Technical details of the Wearefriends threat.

* Manual the Wearefriends removal.

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


How to remove the Wearefriends manually?

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with the Wearefriends, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by the Wearefriends. However, this threat may not allow you to do htis in some cases, thats why, we recommednd you to use one of the above options.

To get rid of the Wearefriends, you should:

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1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

**Trial version of Wipersoft provides detection of computer viruses for FREE. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Wipersoft.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


How to decrypt files after the Wearefriends infection?

You may attempt to decrypt files infected by different versions of the Wearefriends manually. Modern ransomware threats use complex encryption algorithms and try to prevent users from decrypting their files by disabling System Restore option, removing Shadow copies and previous versions of user files. However, in most cases, there is still a chance to restore your files using one of the described metods. There is also special advanced data recovery software, that can revive lost data in several clicks. This is not a guarantee for data restoration, but it is worth giving a try.

Using advanced data recovery software

recuva
  1. Download and run 'Recuva Professional'
  2. Click on the result
  3. Choose the date before the infection appearance
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Restore encrypted files using System Restore

System Restore constantly creates copies of files and folders before major changes in the system (windows update, software installation). You can also create restore point manually from time to time. the Wearefriends may remove system restore files, but you can check it using following instruction.

windows system restore
  1. Click Start and search for 'system restore'
  2. Click System Restore result (Recovery in Windows 10)
  3. Choose any date before the infection appeared
  4. Follow the wizard instructions

Roll the files back to the previous version

Previous versions are copies of files and folders made by Windows Backup (if Windows Backup option is turned on) or copies of files and folders created by System Restore. You can use this feature to restore files and folders that you accidentally modified or deleted, or that were encypted by the Wearefriends. Available only in Windows 7 and later versions.

windows previous versions of files
  1. Right-click on the file and select Properties
  2. Click on the Previous Version tab
  3. Choose the latest version and click Copy
  4. Finally, click Restore

Restore files using shadow copies

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  1. Download Shadow Explorer and run it.
  2. Choose the drive and the folder, where encrypted files are located and date, when they were in normal state.
  3. Right-click on the folder, that you want to restore and choose Export.
  4. Select location folder for export and overview restored files.

Protect your computer from ransomware

Most of modern antivirus solutions have a module to protect from ransomware threats. However, there are also special solutions, that can detect cryptoviral activity and stop it, preventing modification of your files. One of the best is ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware utility, that will not use much resources for effective protection against latest ransomware threats.

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  1. Download and run ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware.
  2. Install it (works only on Windows).
  3. You are protected from encryption activity.

Information provided by: Aleksei Abalmasov

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