This article is created to show how to remove My Decryptor ransomware infection virus and how to restore files that have been encrypted with added random file extensions to them.
New ransomware infection, called My Decryptor ransomware has been spotted by security analysts. The virus has a purpose to encrypt the files on the computers it infects, holding them hostage until the owner of the PC pays a hefty ransom fee in BitCoin to get them back. To encrypt the files, My Decryptor ransomware uses the AES file encryption algorithm and after the encyrption process has completed it drops the following ransom note files with instructions on how to pay the ransom – _HOW_TO_DECRYPT_MY_FILES_{file extension}_.txt and
READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT_{file extension}_.txt. If your computer has been infected by this ransomware virus, we strongly advise you to read this article and learn how to remove this ransomware virus without having to pay the hefty ransomware fee.
Threat Summary
| Name | My Decryptor Virus |
| Type | Ransomware, Cryptovirus |
| Short Description | Encrypts the files using the AES encryption algorithm in order to extort victims into paying a hefty ransom fee to get them decrypted again. |
| Symptoms | Files are encoded with random file extensions. The virus also adds two ransom note files, named _HOW_TO_DECRYPT_MY_FILES_{file extension}_.txt and READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT_{file extension}_.txt |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files |
| Detection Tool |
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My Decrypto Ransomware – Spread
In order for this ransomware virus to be distributed among victims computer, it may be spread via spammed e-mails as an e-mail attachment. Since most e-mail vendors block malicious attachments, ransomware viruses have switched to archiving them in .ZIP or .RAR files, similar to the example image below:
Another strategy which may be used by My Decryptor ransomware is to have the malicious e-mail attachment uploaded on online spam services, such as Dropbox or other cloud-sharing sites. Here is an example of such e-mails below:
It is also advisable to watch out for fake setups of programs or other suspicious key generators, game patches or cracks, which may be uploaded on suspicious websites or by suspicious uploads on torrent websites.
In order to best protect yourself, we advise uploading any suspicious archive on websites, whcich check if it’s malicious online, such as ZipeZip or upload a suspicious file or web link on VirusTotal to check them before opening them.
My Decryptor Ransomware – Infection and Activity
As soon as the malicious attachment carrying the files of My Decryptor ransomware has been opened, the virus may connect to different distribution websites, such as the following:
hxxp://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.yhicav6vkj427eox.onion/
hxxp://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.sayhere.party/
hxxp://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.goflag.webcam/
hxxp://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.keysmap.trade/
hxxp://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.segon.racing/
After connecting, the malware may download the payload files. They may be located in multiple different Windows folders, such as the following:
- %AppData%
- %Roaming%
- %Local%
- %LocalLow%
Among the files dropped are also the ransom note files, which have the following instructions for victims:
_HOW_TO_DECRYPT_MY_FILES_{extension}_.txt Contents:
ALL Y0UR D0CUMENTS, PHOTOS, DATABASES AND OTHER IMP0RTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!
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Your files are NOT damaged! Your files are modified only. This modification is reversible.
The only 1 way to decrypt your files is to receive the private key and decryption program.
Any attempts to restore your files with the third-party software will be fatal for your files!
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To receive the private key and decryption program follow the instructions below:
1. Download “Tor Browser” from https://www.torproject.org/ and install it.
2. In the “Tor Browser” open your personal page here:
xxxx://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.yhicav6vkj427eox.onion/N3ii3Ne9010*****
Note! This page is available via “Tor Browser” only.
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Also you can use temporary addresses on your personal page without using “Tor Browser”:
xxxx://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.sayhere.party/N3ii3Ne9010*****
xxxx://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.goflag.webcam/N3ii3Ne9010*****
xxxx://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.keysmap.trade/N3ii3Ne9010*****
xxxx://27dh6y1kyr49yjhx8i3.segon.racing/N3ii3Ne9010*****
Note! These are temporary addresses! They will be available for a limited amount of time!
READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT_{extension}.txt Contents:
ALL Y0UR DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, DATABASES AMD OTHER IMPORTANT FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!
===
Your files are NOT damaged! Your files are modified only. This modification is reversible.
The only 1 way to decrypt your files is to receive the private key and decryption program.
Any attempts to restore your files with the third-party software will be fatal for your files!
===
To receive the private key and decryption program follow the instructions below:
1. Download “Tor-браузер” from xxxxs://www.torproject.org/ and install it.
2. In the “Tor Browser” open your personal page here:
xxxx://3sk982xn91q999a7yee.yhicav6vkj427eox.onion/N3ii3Ne9010*****
The web links which are embedded on the files themselves lead to a Tor-based web page, which has the following instructions for victims to follow in order to decrypt their files:
In addition to this, the ransomware offers 1 decryption of a file from the infected computer as a guarantee the decryption works:
My Decryptor Virus – Encryption Process
For the encryption process, the My Decryptor ransomware virus uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to encode the files of the infected PC. This algorithm encodes a portion of data of the encrypted files, resulting in the files becoming no longer able to be opened. For encryption, My Decryptor ransomware targets the following file types:
→ “PNG .PSD .PSPIMAGE .TGA .THM .TIF .TIFF .YUV .AI .EPS .PS .SVG .INDD .PCT .PDF .XLR .XLS .XLSX .ACCDB .DB .DBF .MDB .PDB .SQL .APK .APP .BAT .CGI .COM .EXE .GADGET .JAR .PIF .WSF .DEM .GAM .NES .ROM .SAV CAD Files .DWG .DXF GIS Files .GPX .KML .KMZ .ASP .ASPX .CER .CFM .CSR .CSS .HTM .HTML .JS .JSP .PHP .RSS .XHTML. DOC .DOCX .LOG .MSG .ODT .PAGES .RTF .TEX .TXT .WPD .WPS .CSV .DAT .GED .KEY .KEYCHAIN .PPS .PPT .PPTX ..INI .PRF Encoded Files .HQX .MIM .UUE .7Z .CBR .DEB .GZ .PKG .RAR .RPM .SITX .TAR.GZ .ZIP .ZIPX .BIN .CUE .DMG .ISO .MDF .TOAST .VCD SDF .TAR .TAX2014 .TAX2015 .VCF .XML Audio Files .AIF .IFF .M3U .M4A .MID .MP3 .MPA .WAV .WMA Video Files .3G2 .3GP .ASF .AVI .FLV .M4V .MOV .MP4 .MPG .RM .SRT .SWF .VOB .WMV 3D .3DM .3DS .MAX .OBJ R.BMP .DDS .GIF .JPG ..CRX .PLUGIN .FNT .FON .OTF .TTF .CAB .CPL .CUR .DESKTHEMEPACK .DLL .DMP .DRV .ICNS .ICO .LNK .SYS .CFG”
After the encryption process has completed, the files become appended a random file extension to them and can no longer able to be opened by any type of software.
Remove My Decryptor Ransomware and Restore Encrypted Files
If you want to remove this virus, we strongly suggest that you follow the removal instructions down below. They are specifically created to help you isolate and then remove the malicious files of My Decryptor virus manually or automatically. For maximum effectiveness and fastest removal, malware research experts strongly advise using an advanced anti-malware software to help you automatically eliminate all malicious files and objects related to My Decryptor ransomware.
If you want to restore files encrypted by My Decryptor ransomware, we suggest that you follow the unstructions underneath this article in step “2. Restore files encrypted by My Decryptor Virus”. They are specifically created to help you recover at least some of your encrypted files without having to pay the ransom.
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Step 1: Scan for My Decryptor Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
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Step 2: Uninstall My Decryptor Virus and related malware from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by My Decryptor Virus on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by My Decryptor Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
Step 4: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove My Decryptor Virus
Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by My Decryptor Virus.
Method 1: Use STOP Decrypter by Emsisoft.
Not all variants of this ransomware can be decrypted for free, but we have added the decryptor used by researchers that is often updated with the variants which become eventually decrypted. You can try and decrypt your files using the instructions below, but if they do not work, then unfortunately your variant of the ransomware virus is not decryptable.
Follow the instructions below to use the Emsisoft decrypter and decrypt your files for free. You can download the Emsisoft decryption tool linked here and then follow the steps provided below:
1 Right-click on the decrypter and click on Run as Administrator as shown below:
2. Agree with the license terms:
3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:
4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.
Note: Credit for the decryptor goes to Emsisoft researchers who have made the breakthrough with this virus.
Method 2: Use data recovery software
Ransomware infections and My Decryptor Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Simply click on the link and on the website menus on the top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.
My Decryptor Virus-FAQ
What is My Decryptor Virus Ransomware?
My Decryptor Virus is a ransomware infection - the malicious software that enters your computer silently and blocks either access to the computer itself or encrypt your files.
Many ransomware viruses use sophisticated encryption algorithms to make your files inaccessible. The goal of ransomware infections is to demand that you pay a ransom payment to get access to your files back.
What Does My Decryptor Virus Ransomware Do?
Ransomware in general is a malicious software that is designed to block access to your computer or files until a ransom is paid.
Ransomware viruses can also damage your system, corrupt data and delete files, resulting in the permanent loss of important files.
How Does My Decryptor Virus Infect?
Via several ways.My Decryptor Virus Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing emails, containing virus attachment. This attachment is usually masked as an important document, like an invoice, bank document or even a plane ticket and it looks very convincing to users.
Another way you may become a victim of My Decryptor Virus is if you download a fake installer, crack or patch from a low reputation website or if you click on a virus link. Many users report getting a ransomware infection by downloading torrents.
How to Open .My Decryptor Virus files?
You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the .My Decryptor Virus files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted using a specific decryption key for the particular algorithm.
What to Do If a Decryptor Does Not Work?
Do not panic, and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .My Decryptor Virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.
Can I Restore ".My Decryptor Virus" Files?
Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .My Decryptor Virus files.
These methods are in no way 100% guaranteed that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.
How To Get Rid of My Decryptor Virus Virus?
The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti-malware program.
It will scan for and locate My Decryptor Virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .My Decryptor Virus files.
Can I Report Ransomware to Authorities?
In case your computer got infected with a ransomware infection, you can report it to the local Police departments. It can help authorities worldwide track and determine the perpetrators behind the virus that has infected your computer.
Below, we have prepared a list with government websites, where you can file a report in case you are a victim of a cybercrime:
Cyber-security authorities, responsible for handling ransomware attack reports in different regions all over the world:
Germany - Offizielles Portal der deutschen Polizei
United States - IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Centre
United Kingdom - Action Fraud Police
France - Ministère de l'Intérieur
Italy - Polizia Di Stato
Spain - Policía Nacional
Netherlands - Politie
Poland - Policja
Portugal - Polícia Judiciária
Greece - Cyber Crime Unit (Hellenic Police)
India - Mumbai Police - CyberCrime Investigation Cell
Australia - Australian High Tech Crime Center
Reports may be responded to in different timeframes, depending on your local authorities.
Can You Stop Ransomware from Encrypting Your Files?
Yes, you can prevent ransomware. The best way to do this is to ensure your computer system is updated with the latest security patches, use a reputable anti-malware program and firewall, backup your important files frequently, and avoid clicking on malicious links or downloading unknown files.
Can My Decryptor Virus Ransomware Steal Your Data?
Yes, in most cases ransomware will steal your information. It is a form of malware that steals data from a user's computer, encrypts it, and then demands a ransom in order to decrypt it.
In many cases, the malware authors or attackers will threaten to delete the data or publish it online unless the ransom is paid.
Can Ransomware Infect WiFi?
Yes, ransomware can infect WiFi networks, as malicious actors can use it to gain control of the network, steal confidential data, and lock out users. If a ransomware attack is successful, it could lead to a loss of service and/or data, and in some cases, financial losses.
Should I Pay Ransomware?
No, you should not pay ransomware extortionists. Paying them only encourages criminals and does not guarantee that the files or data will be restored. The better approach is to have a secure backup of important data and be vigilant about security in the first place.
What Happens If I Don't Pay Ransom?
If you don't pay the ransom, the hackers may still have access to your computer, data, or files and may continue to threaten to expose or delete them, or even use them to commit cybercrimes. In some cases, they may even continue to demand additional ransom payments.
Can a Ransomware Attack Be Detected?
Yes, ransomware can be detected. Anti-malware software and other advanced security tools can detect ransomware and alert the user when it is present on a machine.
It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest security measures and to keep security software updated to ensure ransomware can be detected and prevented.
Do Ransomware Criminals Get Caught?
Yes, ransomware criminals do get caught. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, Interpol and others have been successful in tracking down and prosecuting ransomware criminals in the US and other countries. As ransomware threats continue to increase, so does the enforcement activity.
About the My Decryptor Virus Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this My Decryptor Virus how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific malware and restore your encrypted files.
How did we conduct the research on this ransomware?
Our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, and as such, we receive daily updates on the latest malware and ransomware definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the My Decryptor Virus ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.
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