Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Note! Your computer might be affected by .cryptoid Files Virus and other threats.
Threats such as .cryptoid Files Virus may be persistent on your system. They tend to re-appear if not fully deleted. A malware removal tool like SpyHunter will help you to remove malicious programs, saving you the time and the struggle of tracking down numerous malicious files. SpyHunter’s scanner is free but the paid version is needed to remove the malware threats. Read SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
This article has been created to explain to you how you can remove the .cryptoid files virus from your computer and how you can restore files encoded by RICKROLL LOCKER.
A new ransomware, aimed at extorting users by encrypting their files and mocking them using the Rick Rolld meme has recently come out. The ransomware aims to append the .cryptoid file extension to the files encrypted by it and then drop a ransom note, aimed at getting victims to pay ransom in BitCoin to get their files recovered back to normal. If your computer has been infected by the RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware, we suggest you to read the article underneath.
Threat Summary
Name
.cryptoid Files Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
Aims to encrypt the files on your computer and then extort you to pay ransom to get them back.
Symptoms
Files are encrypted with an added .cryptoid file extension. Ransom notes, called CRYPTOID_BLOCKED.txt, CRYPTOID_HELP.txt and CRYPTOID_MESSAGE.txt are dropped.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by .cryptoid Files Virus
Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive.
.cryptoid RICKROLL LOCKER – Infection
The main method via which the RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware virus infects computers is believed to be via malicious file that pretends to be a legitimate type of program or a game. Such files often pretend to be the following types of software:
Torrent download.
Portable version of program.
Some type of license activator.
Crack.
Patch.
Key Generator.
In addition to being uploaded online, the file may also be spread via being sent to victims by e-mail messages. Such spam e-mails often make the file seem it is an invoice, receipt, ticket, order confirmation or other type of important documents. The e-mails also contain convincing messages that you should open them, for example:
.cryptoid Files Virus – More Information
As soon as the .cryptoid ransomware infects your computer, the following file will be dropped and activated:
In addition to the tree.exe file, dropped in %appdata% directory, other files could also be dropped under different names in the following directories:
%AppData%
%Local%
%Roaming%
%Temp%
%LocalLow%
The RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware virus may also drop it’s ransom note files, named like the following:
CRYPTOID_BLOCKED.txt
CRYPTOID_HELP.txt
CRYPTOID_MESSAGE.txt
The ransom notes have the following message:
RICKROLL LOCKER SORRY! Your files are encrypted. File contents are encrypted with random key. Random key is encrypted with RSA public key (2048 bit). We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you NOT to use any “decryption tools”. These tools can damage your data, making recover IMPOSSIBLE. AIso we recommend you not to contact data recovery companies. They will just contact us, buy the key and sell it to you at a higher price. If you want to decrypt your files, you have to get RSA private key. In order to get private key, write here: [email protected] =============== ATTENTION! Attach file is 000000000.key from %appdata% to email message. Without it we will not be able to decrypt your files =============== And pay $400 on BTC-wallet Lex6qfkopz5wgbicrxpq4cALF S6yr8gLhx Bf someone else offers you files restoring, ask him for test decryption. only we can successfully decrypt your files; knowing this can protect you from fraud. You will receive instructions of what to do next. RICKROLL LOCKER
RICKROLL LOCKER – Encryption Process
Once it has infected your computer system, the .cryptoid RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware may start to encrypt files. The main files that are eligible for encryption are important files that are use quite often, such as:
Documents.
Videos.
Images.
Audio files.
Others.
Once the RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware encrypts the files on your computer, the ransomware may immediately append the .cryptoid file extension, making the files to begin appearing like the following:
Remove RICKROLL LOCKER and Try Restoring .cryptoid Files
Before you even start to try and remove files, encrypted by RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware, we would advise you to do a backup, just in case.
In order for you to be able to remove the virus files, belonging to RICKROLL LOCKER ransomware, we suggest you to try the first two steps from the manual removal below. If they fail to remove the .cryptoid files virus, we would suggest what most cybersecurity experts would advise you in doing and that is to run a scan of your PC, using an advanced anti-malware software. These tools aim to detect and remove everything that is related to RICKROLL LOCKER from your computer and they also aim to seucure it against future infections by viruses, like this one.
If you want to try and recover files that have been encrypted by the RICKROLL LOCKER, we would sugges that you try the alternative methods for file recovery we have added underneath this article. They may not be able to help you to recover all your files, but with their aid, you might be able to restore at least some of them.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by .cryptoid Files Virus and other threats. Scan Your PC with SpyHunter SpyHunter is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as .cryptoid Files Virus. Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
To remove .cryptoid Files Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .cryptoid Files Virus files and objects
OFFER
Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter
Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria
Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7. 2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
For Windows XP, Vista and 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu. 2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Step 1: Open up the Start Menu.
Step 2: Click on the Power button (for Windows 8 it is the little arrow next to the “Shut Down” button) and whilst holding down “Shift” click on Restart.
Step 3: After reboot, a blue menu with options will appear. From them you should choose Troubleshoot.
Step 4: You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu choose Advanced Options.
Step 5: After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Step 6: From the Startup Settings menu, click on Restart.
Step 7: A menu will appear upon reboot. You can choose any of the three Safe Mode options by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart.
Some malicious scripts may modify the registry entries on your computer to change different settings. This is why cleaning your Windows Registry Database is recommended. Since the tutorial on how to do this is a bit long and tampering with registries could damage your computer if not done properly you should refer and follow our instructive article about fixing registry entries, especially if you are unexperienced in that area.
2. Find files created by .cryptoid Files Virus on your PC
Find files created by .cryptoid Files Virus
1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. 2. For Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
For Newer Windows Operating Systems
Step 1:
On your keyboard press + R and write explorer.exe in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button.
Step 2:
Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it.
Step 3:
Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC’s screen and type “fileextension:” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be “fileextension:exe”. After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found:
N.B. We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navination box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn’t found it yet.
For Older Windows Operating Systems
In older Windows OS’s the conventional approach should be the effective one:
Step 1:
Click on the Start Menu icon (usually on your bottom-left) and then choose the Search preference.
Step 2:
After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders.
Step 3:
After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it.
Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software.
IMPORTANT! Before starting the Automatic Removal below, 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.
Use SpyHunter to scan for malware and unwanted programs
3. Scan for malware and unwanted programs with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Scan your PC and Remove .cryptoid Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .cryptoid Files Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .cryptoid Files Virus. Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
Step 1: Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.
It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
Step 1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Malware/PC Scan’ tab. A new window will appear. Click on ‘Start Scan’.
Step 2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 3: If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.
Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. We recommend you to read more about it and to download SOS Online Backup.
4. Try to Restore files encrypted by .cryptoid Files Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .cryptoid Files Virus
Ransomware infections and .cryptoid Files Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested several alternative methods that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that these methods may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Method 1: Scanning your drive’s sectors by using Data Recovery software. Another method for restoring your files is by trying to bring back your files via data recovery software. Here are some suggestions for preferred data recovery software solutions:
Method 2: Trying Kaspersky and EmsiSoft’s decryptors. If the first method does not work, we suggest trying to use decryptors for other ransomware viruses, in case your virus is a variant of them. The two primary developers of decryptors are Kaspersky and EmsiSoft, links to which we have provided below:
To restore your data in case you have backup set up, it is important to check for Volume Shadow Copies, if ransomware has not deleted them, in Windows using the below software:
Method 4: Finding the decryption key while the cryptovirus sends it over a network via a sniffing tool.
Another way to decrypt the files is by using a Network Sniffer to get the encryption key, while files are encrypted on your system. A Network Sniffer is a program and/or device monitoring data traveling over a network, such as its internet traffic and internet packets. If you have a sniffer set before the attack happened you might get information about the decryption key. See how-to instructions below:
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
This article has been created to explain to you how you can remove the .cryptoid files virus from your computer and how you can restore files encoded by RICKROLL LOCKER.
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7.
2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .cryptoid Files Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
