BadEncript .bript file virus is yet another ransomware in development which hints at successful infection and encryption activities. BadEncript appends the .bript extension to the victim’s files. The ransom note is called More.html. For now, BadEncript targets English-speaking countries. The ransom amount demanded by this ransomware is still not known.
Threat Summary
| Name |
BadEncript |
| Type | Ransomware |
| Short Description | BadEncript is still in development but it appears to be a successfully written ransomware. |
| Symptoms | A ransom note is dropped on the victim’s computer. A .bript extension is appended to their files. |
| Distribution Method | Spam emails. |
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Here is how the ransom note dropped by BadEncript looks like:
The ransom note reads the following:
Your files were encrypted by the BadEncript ransomware!
To unlock your files you need to pay to the bitcoin address
1M2Wwtiuo9yC2fXygKoytTVye5Y7a58pvx.
After the payment was done, press “Check Wallet”.
It will check if you have payed or not.
If you did pay, your password will be automatically entered into the input box.
After that, just press “Decrypt” and all your files will be decrypted.
BadEncript Technical Resume
Distribution
Researchers have observed ransomware such as BadEncript being spread in spam emails containing malicious attachments, exploit kits, fake updates, and infected freeware installers. Users should be extra cautious and should never open random emails crafted to look like important messages sent out by legal organizations. This is how cybercriminals are trying to trick you into downloading their malicious payloads.
Details
As we already said, the amount of the ransomware is still not reported. The decryption key is not stored anywhere, and the program window can’t be closed. BadEncript most likely targets MS Office documents, PDF files, photos, music and video files, etc.
Twitter user @nikitpad reports finding a new sample of BadEncript that drops and .exe (BadEncriptFinal.exe) and overwrites the MBR:
More information about this sample is available on VirusTotal. Currently, 3 out of the 55 engines on VirusTotal detect the threat.
As for the initial sample detected by BleepingComputer, it drops the BadEncript.exe and is currently detected by 8 out of 55 security engines.
Kaspersky detects BadEncript as Trojan.Win32.Pabin.avt, and Trendmicro – as Ransom_BADCRIPT.A.
BadEncript .bript File Virus – Remove and Restore Instructions
BadEncript file virus, otherwise known as the BadEncript ransomware, can be removed manually – the first half of BadEncript removal manual below will guide you through the process but keep in mind that at least some experience in malware removal is needed. If you doubt that you can remove the threat yourself, please refer to the instructions for BadEncript automatic removal.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove BadEncript from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of BadEncript from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove BadEncript from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase BadEncript from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall BadEncript from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove BadEncript from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate BadEncript from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove BadEncript from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove BadEncript
Step 2: Uninstall BadEncript and related software 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 uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by BadEncript 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 BadEncript 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.
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Get rid of BadEncript from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall BadEncript and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove BadEncript via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove BadEncript files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as BadEncript, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove BadEncript from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase BadEncript from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall BadEncript from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove BadEncript from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the BadEncript will be removed.
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Eliminate BadEncript from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
