Do all files on your computer end with .Zida? Has Zida Virus locked your files? Couldn’t open them because they were renamed?
Find out how to remove the Zida virus and how to try to save your data. For steps to remove the Zida virus, see the end of this article.

1. What is Zida ransomware?

Zida Virus is designed to target computer systems that primarily run Windows. The virus encrypts files with the .zida extension. Most types of files like important documents, backups, images, videos, personal data and login information are encrypted by the Zida virus. Victims cannot open their files due to encryption caused by Zida Ransomware Virus. The virus causes various problems on computers because it encrypts most of the files per system. Zida ransomware falls into the category of cryptographic viruses. Decrypting your files is difficult, if  it  is possible. The latest versions of Zida ransomware are rarely deciphered.
Zida ransomware uses a military standard for encryption. The algorithm locks the files and makes it difficult to decrypt them. Computers with this virus infection are slow, especially during the encryption process. After everything has been encrypted, a ransom note is displayed on the desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom, generally in bitcoins to unlock your files. The Zida virus belongs to the STOP ransomware virus family and is considered an evil and harmful threat with the highest risk.

SUMMARY:

Name	Zida
Type	Ransomware, Crypto Virus
Danger Level	Very High (Ransomware viruses are of the most damaging)
Symptoms	Cannot open personal files on your computer, because they have a .zida extension (for example new.jpeg.zida)
Distribution Method	via email attachments or spam emails
Malware Removal	Malware and Viruses are quite difficult to track down, since they are actively developed. Use this professional scanner to make sure you find all traces of the infection.

2. How did I get infected

Zida Files Virus has several methods for spreading the infection. The virus payload is sent to a computer with torrents and websites for downloading files. The Zida virus is the latest STOP ransomware variant and should be removed as soon as possible when it is detected. When a system is infected, ransomware is spread to other computers on the network. It remains in a victim’s system even after reinstallation.
.Zida files virus locks your files with an encryption algorithm. Thereafter, a note with instructions appears in the infected folders. Criminals want money from their victims by promising to restore files after payment. Nobody can guarantee that the files will be restored and that the criminals will tell the truth. The latest versions of STOP ransomware are not immediately decoded because they use ONLINE keys for encryption. The key is stored online and therefore cannot be used for decryption. If the key is found on your computer, it will be found and used by a decryptor.
After encryption, the .zida file virus presents a ransom notification in the form of text files in several folders. The main note is called _readme.txt and you can read its contents:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
*********

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
*********

You shouldn’t pay the ransom fees. Your files are not guaranteed to be recovered, so you shouldn’t risk it. By financing criminals, you are helping none other than them.

3. How to remove the ZIDA ransomware?

The criminals are hoping that the surprise of loosing all your files will shock you and you will pay them the ransom. However this is not a good idea, for a couple of reasons.

• Paying money to cyber criminals only encourages them to get better at their craft and extort even more people.
• You are not guaranteed in any way that your files will be decrypted successfully if you make the payment.
• There is absolutely no reason to pay until you’ve tried all the free methods first.
• Antimalware and Antivirus companies are constantly developing their products to fight the bad guys

Attention! You should be aware that all of your accounts and passwords were likely compromised. Viruses are designed to collect every piece of private information. We advise you to change all your passwords, once you clean your computer, especially if you make online banking or shopping.

The most important thing it to delete the Zida Virus, because any new files you transfer will also get encrypted and you will loose them.

Follow this steps:

STEP 1: Remove ZIDA virus using the Download Remover

SpyHunter is the recommended removal tool for the .Zida Virus File Encryption ransomware. You can use the free scanner to detect the parasite, however if you want to delete it automatically you need to register the antimalware program. What if SpyHunter failed to Detect or Remove the infection? – Find out here how to use the FREE Support.

STEP 2: Remove Zida File Encryption ransomware infection Manually

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the Ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.
• Navigate to your %appdata%/roaming folder and delete the executable.The virus temporary creates a copy of itself in the folder %appdata%
• The dropped file also changes its creation timestamp.
• This particular virus may use several files called: csrss.exe, svchost.exe, notify.exe, admin.exe, resdial.exe, ntkernl.exe, conhost.exe (however this may change as any new version will use different file names)
• Then open your Windows Registry Editor and navigate to

“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–Run”
“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–RunOnce”
“Software–Microsoft–Windows–CurrentVersion–Policies–Explorer”–“Run”
“Software–Microsoft–Command Processor”–“AutoRun”

Carefully review the registry entries and modify the necessary settings.

Make sure your Windows HOSTS file is clean

Some reports from users were found that the virus recently began to modify your HOST file. To fix this just do the following:
Simultaniously press the Windows Start Button and R – copy + paste the following and click OK:
notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
A new file will open. If you are hacked, there will be a bunch of other IPs connected to you at the bottom. Look at the image below:

If there are suspicious foreign IPs below “Localhost” – just write to us in the comments and we will help you.

STEP 3. Recover .Zida files?

It is recommended first to remove the Zida Virus to prevent further damage.

1. The first step to recover your lost files is a full system restore. To do this type System Restore in the windows search field and choose a restore point. Click Next until done.
2. The second option is to use a software like DATA Recovery Pro program developed by Paretologic that might be able to restore some important documents.
3. The third option is a program called Shadow Volume Copies. However, the recent ransomware infections delete the files necessary to fulfil the recovery process, but you can give a try.
4. The fourth option is to wait some Antivirus Companies like Kaspersky or ESET to make a universal Zida files decryptor and try to decrypt the Zida files.

Nevertheless, it is highly recommended to remove the .Zida Virus File Encryption virus immediately to prevent further damage and Identity theft and hope for the best.