How to remove DATASTOP ransomware

DATASTOP ransomware — a sneaky virus which secretly corrupts files and announces about its actions through a ransom message

DATASTOP ransomware is a file-encrypting virus which uses the RSA-1024 algorithm to lock up files. It adds the .DATASTOP extension and turns important data unusable. After such hazardous activity, the ransomware^[1] displays a ransom note named !!!DATA_RESTORE!!!.txt. Cybercriminals are likely to announce about the secret invasion and corrupted files. As an exchange, for the file decryption tool, they urge to write to decryptiondata@bitmessage.ch email and transfer a particular amount of money.

To continue, DATASTOP ransomware uses a unique algorithm each time it infiltrates other computer systems. Furthermore, all keys are stored on remote servers which are kept in sight of the cybercrooks. That is the main reason why even experts struggle with the file decryption as it is almost impossible if there is no official DATASTOP ransomware decryptor released. 

Moreover, the price for various ransomware, including DATASTOP virus, file decryption tool, usually differs each time but there is one similar thing about it — cybercrooks often urge to pay the ransom only in cryptocurrency. This is done to make sure that the total transferring process would be kept in secret as it is very hard, almost impossible, to track cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Monero, etc., payments.

Here you can see the ransom message which pops out after the DATASTOP ransomware infiltration:

All your important files were encrypted on this PC.
All files with .DATASTOP extension are encrypted.
Encryption was produced using unique private key RSA-1024 generated for this computer.
To decrypt your files, you need to obtain private key + decrypt software.
To retrieve the private key and decrypt software, you need to contact us by email decryptiondata@bitmessage.ch send us an email your !!!DATA_RESTORE!!!.txt file and wait for further instructions.
For you to be sure, that we can decrypt your files – you can send us a 1-3 any not very big encrypted files and we will send you back it in a original form FREE.
Your personal id: –
E-mail address to contact us:
decryptiondata@bitmessage.ch
Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
decryptiondata@india.com

However, we do not recommend contacting and paying the cybercriminals behind DATASTOP ransomware. It is known that users are very likely to be scammed after the money is transferred. Consider doing DATASTOP removal as soon as you spot files with the .DATASTOP extension. Do not hesitate as the cyber threat might cause more damaging consequences.

There is a possibility that the ransomware-type virus might open a path for other malware forms such as Trojans^[2] to spread. To avoid this serious possibility, you need to remove DATASTOP virus from your computer system as fast as you can. For such purpose, we recommend using FortectIntego or any other trustworthy anti-malware tool. Talking about encrypted files, you can try using third-party software which might help you recover data encrypted by DATASTOP ransomware.

To avoid data loss next time, we advice storing all information on external devices such as USB drives. Then, sneaky viruses such as DATASTOP ransomware will not be able to reach stored files and corrupt them. Such documents will remain safe as long as you keep your USB drive in sight.

Stay away from ransomware and other malware

According to malware experts^[3], ransomware-type viruses often spread through spam emails. Cybercrooks send hundreds of them to random users, and a significant percentage of them manage to open the hazardous message or its attachment. Ransomware spreads through malicious attachments that are clipped to the email or through malicious links that pop out when the message is opened. If you receive spam — do not hesitate to get rid of it permanently.

You can prevent various malware infections by installing antivirus protection. Make sure that you do all installation steps as required and update your antivirus program regularly. If taken care of properly, such tool will increase your computer's safety level and detect threats that might occur through the Internet while you are doing some browsing activity.

Terminate DATASTOP ransomware 

To remove DATASTOP virus, you need to download and install trustworthy help. We recommend installing an anti-malware tool such as FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. These programs will provide elimination steps and let you get rid of the cyber threat safely. Professional help is required as DATASTOP ransomware is one of the most dangerous malware forms.

After you perform the DATASTOP removal, you need to do one more thing. Manage to carry out some system backups to ensure that all ransomware-related components vanished during the deletion process. Talking about corrupted files, you can try using some third-party tools which you can see below this text. They will help you recover data encrypted by DATASTOP ransomware.