How to remove v315 ransomware

v315 ransomware – new Jigsaw family member that encrypts users data 

v315 ransomware is a new member of the JigSaw virus family that shows an informative ransom note after encryption. Jigsaw family ransomware was first detected in March of 2016. This is a cryptoworm which, after gaining entry to a targeted computer system, encrypts all of its non-system files. All personal data is appended with .v315 extension and becomes inaccessible. Once the files are locked, a ransom demanding pop-up window appears with a lot of instructions.

Since the discovery of the Jigsaw family ransomware, a decryption tool has been available to the public for free by Micheal Gillespie. But since this software was last updated on 05/18/20 01:24:58 PM EDT, and the v315 virus is brand new, this software might not do the trick. Whether to use it or not is up to the victim. You should remove the virus and clear the system – prepare the computer for file recovery. Especially, when decryption is not guaranteed.

Unlike most ransomware blackmailing notes, the particular message from v315 virus creators is long, informative, and consists of 5 parts. In the first part of the ransom note, the cybercriminals explain that the victims' files were encrypted and the only way to regain access to the locked data is by paying them 70 USD in Bitcoins.^[1]

The perpetrators also urge the victims not to delete or disable the v315 ransomware virus, otherwise, the perps will delete 1000 files from the infected device. To avoid punishment, users should comply with all the rules given in the second part of the ransom note: do not turn off or restart the computer, do not run any anti-virus program, do not connect USB devices, and so on (see the whole list of rules below this article).

The third part is an explanation of what Bitcoin is, who created this cryptocurrency, how it works, and so on. Forth part is unlike anything seen before. There's a timer running backward. When time runs out – one encrypted file is deleted from the computer.

In the last part of the ransom demand, the victims can find a Bitcoin wallet address (1Hd3tU8MDmuVotMgGJTJ7svzvPey6bfUgm) into which they should forward 70 USD worth of the cryptocurrency to receive a v315 file virus decryption tool.

To evade dealings with cybercriminals, computer users should always use powerful anti-malware software. Trustworthy apps like SpyHunterCombo Cleaner and MalwarebytesMalwarebytes should be trusted to remove v315 ransomware. These programs can detect incoming malware and prevent devices from infections.

Once the user computer is virus-free, experts^[2] advise, using a system tune-up tool or an optimizer like FortectIntego to automatically scan and fix what the v315 ransomware did to computer system files and prevent the device from displaying any anomalous performance, such as crashing, overheating, etc.

Below is text extracted from all parts of the ransom note (4th part is not included, as it consists of a timer that's running out):

Welcome. If you are reading this you are probably wondering what happened to your computer, so let me explain. All your private .png .doc .txt… files have been encrypted and there is no way to get them back other than by paying the relatively small price of 70 USD. Also remember that any attempt to disable or delete the virus will be punished with the removal of 1000 encrypted files from your device.

Of course, if you want to avoid punished, I would advise you to enter the RULES tab which will appear after finishing the dialogue

Remember also that after a limited time, a specific number of files will be deleted automatically. If you want to see how much time you have (The number of files deleted will gradually increase over time),enter the tab that will appear after completing the dialogue.

You can rest assured that the program does not spread to other devices, it only attacks those who launch the fake application.

Summing up, remember to not to turn off or restart your computer, your files can be decrypted by our program, the maximum number of deleted files can be 1000, payment can only be in bitcoins and remember to load the RULES tab, that's all about it.
So now let's start the real destruction.

1. DO NOT TURN OFF OR RESTART THE COMPUTER
2. DO NOT TRY TO CLOSE THE APP
3. DO NOT RUN ANY ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM
4. DON'T TRY TO SEEK HELP ON WEBSITES
5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHEAT THE APP
6. DURING DECRYPTION, DO NOT OPEN ANY DAMAGED FILE
7. DO NOT SHARE DAMAGED FILES WITH ANYONE
8. DO NOT TRY TO DECRYPT FILES WITH ANOTHER PROGRAM
9. DO NOT CONNECT USB DEVICES
10. DO NOT CHANGE THE EXTENSION OF ENCRYPTED FILES

What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency created in January 2009 following the housing market crash. It follows the ideas set out in a whitepaper by the mysterious and pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.1 The identity of the person or persons who created the technology is still a mystery. Bitcoin offers the promise of lower transaction fees than traditional onliny payment mechanisms and is operatedby a decentralized authority, unlike government-issued currencies. There are no physical bitcoins, only balances kept on a public ledger that everyone has transparent access to, that – along with all Bitcoin transactions – is verified by a massive amount of computing power.
Bitcoins are not issued or backed by any banks or governments, nor are individual bitcoins valuable as a commodity. Despite it not being legal tender, Bitcoin charts high on popularity, and has triggered the launch of hundreds of other virtual currencies collectively referred to as Altcoins.

If you don't know where you can send bitcoins, ask your friends for the help or visit this page: https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/help

“Timer” tab:

**:**
* file will be deleted.

Please, send at least $70 worth of Bitcoin here:
1Hd3tU8MDmuVotMgGJTJ7svzvPey6bfUgm

[VIEW ENCRYPTED FILES]
[I MADE A PAYMENT, NOW DECRYPT FILES!]

Ways cybercriminals infect computer users' devices

People usually don't think about consequences when pressing the mouse button on some innocent-looking ad or email attachment. Well, in this day and age, they should, because malware is hidden everywhere on the internet, and it's waiting for oblivious soon to be a victim to click on it.

Infectious email attachments, bogus software installers, or illegal activation toolkits^[3] on torrent websites, these are just a few sure ways to contaminate a computer. Always be sure that the content that's about to be opened is genuine, legitimate.

Never open phony looking hyperlinks in emails received from unknown senders. Please don't open any email attachments without scanning them first. To be safe while browsing, use trustworthy anti-malware software to have your back.

Guidelines to remove .v315 file virus and restore system files

Having your computer infected can ruin anyone's day. Especially when you lose important files. The first and foremost thing to do is to eliminate the contamination because the longer the malware stays in a computer, the more damage it could do. To automatically remove v315 ransomware, use SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes; these apps will locate the ransomware and all its files and delete them. Furthermore, your device will be protected from future attacks.

Viruses from the Jigsaw ransomware family are known to modify infected computer system files so that they could operate more efficiently. v315 ransomware virus isn't an exception, hence after removal of the malware, use a reliable system tweak tool FortectIntego.

It will instantly find and restore any changes that have been made to your system settings and its files so that you could enjoy your device anew. Remember that it is safe to recover files only after the proper v315 ransomware removal process.