How to recover .dfwe locked files?

Ransomware is a powerful cyber threat because the procedure of file-locking is there for money demands and direct extortion purposes.^[1] These cybercriminals encrypt files and change the original code of the document or image, video, or audio file, so the marker .dfwe appears at the end of every filename after the file type indicator.

These infection symptoms are only noticed when data is locked, marked, and the ransomware note _readme.txt is delivered to the screen. This text file gets laced in various folders with encoded data and it informs victims about what happened. However, the message includes false claims.

Dfwe ransomware creators try to encourage or even scare people into paying the ransom demand. Those promises, discount offers, and other claims are there to fake legitimacy and trust. Paying the ransom even tough with a discount is not going to guarantee the file recovery. Rely on removal procedures and alternate methods.

1. Decrypt the locked data

Decryption is the only process that could recover files fully and without additional damage caused to the machine or other files. The tool for this Dfwe file virus version does not exist. The threat actors claim to have the needed tool and offer to release this opportunity for you after the payment, however, that is not guaranteed and criminals should not be trusted.

The family of Djvu virus that this threat comes from is using advanced methods for file locking, so variants are not decryptable. The option was previously available because of the decryption keys used by the versions at the beginning. The offline keys that were used before provided the decryption for all of the victims with one obtained key.

If the offline key is used during encryption all devices affected by the same variant receive the same key. As for the online IDs the virus forms those with each encryption procedure and makes the unique key for each affected device. This is the method primarily used by the Dfwe ransomware virus too. These processes often can still fail, so try to check for the decryption option.

• Download the app on official Emsisoft website.
• Once decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe shows up – click it.
• Follow the steps on the screen.
• The tool should locate the affected folders.
  
• You can also do it by pressing Add folder at the bottom.
• Press Decrypt.
  
  
• There are particular results that can occur indicating if the decryption is possible.

2. Eliminate the ransomware virus

Malware can be intrusive and silent at the same time. The distribution of the cryptovirus is including the malicious files delivered behind users' backs. The removal of the Dfwe ransomware becomes more difficult due to these distribution methods^[2] and the fact that other threats get installed during the infiltration too.

These threats focused on cryptocurrency extortion can be distributed and hit those common files with the encryption procedure later on. You need to remove the threat as soon as possible once these files get locked and marked, so you can properly avoid damaging processes following the encryption.

Dfwe ransomware virus removal process can be quick and effortless if you base the procedure on the anti-malware tools and virus detection^[3] rates. These antivirus programs can find all malicious programs and infections, so the active virus is stopped and no longer running on the machine.

3. Restore corrupted system data

• Install FortectMac Washing Machine X9.
• Run the full system scan and wait for the complete analysis.
• Follow the on-screen steps.
• Allow the machine to get checked.
• Check the Summary.
  
  
• You can fix issues manually from the list.
• Purchasing a licensed version can help repair serious issues.

4. Recover damaged files

• Get a tool like Data Recovery Pro from a trustworthy source.
• Follow installation instructions.
• Once that is finished, use the application.
• Select Everything or pick individual folders to recover.
• Press Next.
  
  
• Enable Deep scan at the bottom.
• Pick which Disk you want to be scanned.
• Scan.
  
  
• Hit Recover to restore files.

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