XiaoBa is a file-encrypting virus. This malware forbid users to open their files like images, videos, databases, and other personal and sensitive data. It alters the name of all encrypted files by adding .XiaoBa1 to .XiaoBa34 extensions. XiaoBa virus shows a ransom note written in Chinese. It appears that this ransom virus primarily hit computer users from China and other Chinese-speaking countries.
It states that your files are encrypted. Malware author claimed that the only way to get back access to those data is through decryptor software or the private key. But, to be able to get the correct key, you have to pay first the ransom. The amount demanded is the equivalent of 1,200 Yuan in Bitcoin currency.
We highly advised not to contact cyber crooks and not even think to pay the ransom. The author of XiaoBa virus will not really decrypt your files even after payment was made. Dealing with them is surely a waste of time and your money.
XiaoBa virus is merely created to extort money from its victims. Giving their demand is like letting them or tolerating these people to profit from this scheme. So you better not to deal with them. The only thing you can do to bring back your files now is through your backups.
XiaoBa and most ransom virus use a number of tricky methods to spread it widely. This virus commonly hit its target machine by serving as malicious email attachment. Some ransom virus may comes bundle with malicious downloadable programs. And some can sneak into the computer by finding the system vulnerability.
In saving your system from further attack, you must remove XiaoBa virus as soon as you can. Then scan your computer using reliable anti-virus tool to ensure that there were no malicious items left.
Threat Summary
| Threat: | XiaoBa |
| Type: | Ransomware |
| Brief Description: | This ransom virus encrypts selected files on the computer and prompts user to pay for decryption key. |
| Protection Tool: | â–¼ DOWNLOAD MalwareFox |
Description
XiaoBa is a file-encrypting virus. This malware forbid users to open their files like images, videos, databases, and other personal and sensitive data. It alters the name of all encrypted files by adding .XiaoBa1 to .XiaoBa34 extensions. XiaoBa virus shows a ransom note written in Chinese. It appears that this ransom virus primarily hit computer users from China and other Chinese-speaking countries.
It states that your files are encrypted. Malware author claimed that the only way to get back access to those data is through decryptor software or the private key. But, to be able to get the correct key, you have to pay first the ransom. The amount demanded is the equivalent of 1,200 Yuan in Bitcoin currency.
We highly advised not to contact cyber crooks and not even think to pay the ransom. The author of XiaoBa virus will not really decrypt your files even after payment was made. Dealing with them is surely a waste of time and your money.
XiaoBa virus is merely created to extort money from its victims. Giving their demand is like letting them or tolerating these people to profit from this scheme. So you better not to deal with them. The only thing you can do to bring back your files now is through your backups.
XiaoBa and most ransom virus use a number of tricky methods to spread it widely. This virus commonly hit its target machine by serving as malicious email attachment. Some ransom virus may comes bundle with malicious downloadable programs. And some can sneak into the computer by finding the system vulnerability.
In saving your system from further attack, you must remove XiaoBa virus as soon as you can. Then scan your computer using reliable anti-virus tool to ensure that there were no malicious items left.
Procedures to Remove XiaoBa
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Removal steps on this page will help you get rid of the threat effectively using tools and virus scanners. Please make sure that you will carry out the guide in exact order.
Procedure 1: Scan Computer in Safe Mode Using Installed Anti-virus Program
1. First, we will try to remove XiaoBa Ransomware Virus (Removal Guide) by running a virus scan under Safe Mode with Networking. To perform this task, please complete these procedures.
Start in Safe Mode with Networking (Windows XP/Vista/7 Instruction)
- Please restart the computer and just before Windows start, press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly. You will be presented with Advanced Options Menu.
- From the selections, choose Safe Mode with Networking. Please use keyboard's arrow up/down to navigate between selections and press Enter to proceed.
Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode with Networking
- Please restart the computer and as soon as it begins to start, please press Shift+F8 keys.
- Instead of seeing Advance Boot Options, Windows 8 will display Recovery Mode. Continue with the given steps until you reach Safe Mode function.
- Click on 'See advanced repair options'.
- Then, click on Troubleshoot.
- Next, please select Advanced options.
- On the next window, please choose Windows Startup Settings.
- Lastly, click on Restart button. Windows 8 will now restart and boot into Advanced Boot Option wherein you can run the system in Safe Mode with Networking.
2. Open your installed anti-virus programs and update it to the most recent version by automatically downloading necessary updates.
3. Thoroughly scan the computer and remove all identified threats. Do not restart or turn off the computer after the scan process. You still need to run another scan. Please follow the next procedure.
Procedure 2: Scan and remove XiaoBa files with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
To remove XiaoBa, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This tool is effective in getting rid of Trojans, viruses and malware.
1. After downloading, please install the program using the default settings.
2. At the end of the installation, please make sure that it will download necessary updates.
3. Once update has completed, MBAM will launch.
4. Select SCAN from the top menu. Then, click on Threat Scan (Recommended) section.
5. Click on Start Scan to thoroughly scan the computer. Remove all threats detected by this anti-malware program after the process.
Procedure 3: Run Microsoft Safety Scanner to remove XiaoBa components.
MS Safety Scanner is a free security tool that offers on-demand virus scanning and helps remove threats from the infected computer. It is a stand-alone program that works even with existing antivirus program.
Important: Each download of Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after the acquisition date. If this period lapses, you need to download the same program from the same location again. New download contains newer virus definition and database to detect and clean most recent viruses.
To use this tool in removing XiaoBa, please follow this procedure.
1. Download Microsoft Safety Scanner from official web site. Click on the button below.
2. Save the file to a convenient location such as Desktop.
3. Once the download completes, browse the folder and double-click on the file msert.exe. Icon for this file looks like this.
4. If Windows prompts for a security warning and ask if you want to run the file, click on Run. For Windows Vista/7 users, you may right-click on the file and select Run as administrator from the selection.
5. On initial run, the tool will display End User License Agreement, please accept the terms and click Next. Continue on the process until you reach the Scan Type window.
6. Select on Full scan to entire the system and detect any presence of XiaoBa. Then, click Next button to begin the scan process. Scanning may take a while, please be patient.
7. Once Microsoft Safety Scanner finished on scanning the computer, it will display the result. If it finds presence of XiaoBa and other malware, the tool removes them automatically.
8. Click on Finish button to close the tool.
Recover XiaoBa Encrypted Files
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At this time, there is no definite way to decrypt files encrypted by XiaoBa. We are waiting for decryption tool from various computer security developers. You will see update on this area as soon as XiaoBa decryptor was made available.Use ShadowExplorer to Recover Files
Recovering XiaoBa encrypted files using this tool may only be possible if the virus did not erased the Shadow Copies of files on your computer. Volume Shadow Service is a Windows feature and is a component of Windows Backup and System Restore. Backup data are kept automatically in the system after enabling System Restore. Therefore, you may never use this feature when System Restore not active on the computer.
1. Download the most recent version of ShadowExplorer from their official website. Click the button below.
2. Install this program on your computer. It should initialize after the installation process. You may also double-click the created icon to run ShadowExplorer.
3. On main interface, click on the Drive Path at upper left corner to list all Volume Shadow Copies kept on your computer.
4. Select preferred time and date you wish to restore. It is suggested to select the most recent copy before the XiaoBa infection.
5. Right-click on the folder you wish to restore. Then, click on Export.
6. ShadowExplorer will prompt for the new location of files to recover. Please specify the path where you want to save copies of your files.