Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Note! Your computer might be affected by GarrantyDecrypt Virus and other threats.
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Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
This article will aid you to remove GarrantyDecrypt Virus. Follow the ransomware removal instructions provided at the end of the article.
GarrantyDecrypt Virus is one that encrypts your data and demands money as a ransom to get it restored. Files will receive the .decryptgarranty extension. The GarrantyDecrypt Virus will leave ransomware instructions as a desktop wallpaper image. Keep on reading the article and see how you could try to potentially recover some of your locked files and data.
Threat Summary
Name
GarrantyDecrypt Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
The ransomware encrypts files by placing the .decryptgarranty before the affected files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.
Symptoms
The ransomware will encrypt your files and leave a ransom note with payment instructions.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by GarrantyDecrypt 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.
GarrantyDecrypt Virus – Distribution Techniques
The GarrantyDecrypt virus has been identified in a limited attack campaign which means that it is probably a test release. This means that not all of the popular tactics are used and that the attack campaigns are limited in both scope and resources. We anticipate that if it is updated or run with other settings it might affect a much larger number of people.
One of the most popular tactics is to use email-based phishing messages that are sent in a bulk manner. The criminals will use common strategies such as preparing security announcements, patch update notifications or software promotions. By interacting with them the victims will infect themselves with the GarrantyDecrypt virus. The dangerous files can be directly attached or linked in the body contents via text links or graphics elements.
The phishing tactics can also be transferred over to fake web sites that copy vendor sites or download portals. By using similar sounding domain names and contents (designed like the real counterparts) computer users might be coerced into downloading and installing the applications.
The so-called infected payloads are a popular method for spreading malware threats like this one. There are two main types:
Malicious Setup Files — They are made by taking the legitimate application installers of popular applications used by end users. They are downloaded from the official download sources and modified with the virus code.
Macro-Infected Documents — A similar strategy is used with all popular file formats: presentations, rich text documents, databases and spreadsheets. When they are opened the relevant notification prompt will be spawned asking the users to enable the rich content. If this is done the built-in commands will download and run the ransomware.
These payloads and all virus code can also be uploaded to file-sharing networks like BitTorrent. Such places are used to spread both legitimate and pirate content.
Large-scale attack campaigns can be orchestrated by using browser hijackers. They are dangerous browser extensions made for the most popular web browsers for the purpose of installing the malicious code. They are uploaded to their relevant repositories often with fake user reviews and an elaborate description promising improvements to the application.
GarrantyDecrypt Virus – Detailed Analysis
The GarrantyDecrypt virus is a malware that is still in an early testing or development phase as it contains only the ransomware component at this time. An in-depth analysis is still not available. The known information about it origins so far suggest that it is not based on a well-known malware family which suggests that it might be created by the same individual or group behind its distribution.
We anticipate that if the initial attack is successful updates to its features list will be made. Some of the possible additions might be the following:
Data Retrieval — The GarrantyDecrypt virus can extract valuable information from the compromised machines. Such examples include information about the installed hardware components or strings that can reveal the user’s identity. The engine can automatically search for such strings such as the person’s name, address, phone number and even stored online accounts information.
Persistent Information — The ransomware can install itself in a persistent state. This means that it will be difficult for the victims to remove it unless an automatic anti-spyware solution is used. This is due to the fact that it will modify system configuration files and boot options in order to start automatically whenever the computer is powered on.
Windows Registry Changes — The virus engine may also modify strings belonging both to the system and individual user-installed applications. These changes can make cause severe performance issues and the inability to run certain functions or launch programs.
System Data Removal — The main engine can make it more difficult for the victims to restore their systems. Common tactics include the identification and deletion of System Restore Points, Backups and even Shadow Volume Copies. In these cases the victims will have to use a combination of data restore and anti-spyware solutions. Refer to our instructions below.
Additional Payload Delivery — Active infections with this ransomware can lead to the deployment of other threats. A dangerous example is the delivery of Trojans that have the ability to spy on the users, take over control of their machines and hijack data before the encryption component begins.
Malware strains like this one are usually released in small batches against a limited number of targets. This is done in order to test how effective the base ransomware engine is. If this trial run proves effective additional modules can be added to the virus.
GarrantyDecrypt Virus – Encryption Process
When all prior actions that are programmed have completed the ransomware engine will run. It will follow the classic infection pattern of using a built-in list of target extensions. An example one can include the following data:
Archives
Backups
Databases
Images
Videos
Music
The victim files will be encrypted with the .decryptgarranty extension. The captured strains use a ransomware note in order to blackmail the victims, the file is called #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt which reads the following:
All your files has been ENCRYPTED Do you really want to restore your files? Write to our email – [email protected] and tell us your unique ID
Remove GarrantyDecrypt Virus and Try to Restore Data
If your computer system got infected with the .decryptgarranty ransomware virus, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as quickly as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided below.
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To remove GarrantyDecrypt Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove GarrantyDecrypt Virus files and objects
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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 GarrantyDecrypt Virus on your PC
Find files created by GarrantyDecrypt 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 GarrantyDecrypt Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for GarrantyDecrypt Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove GarrantyDecrypt 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 GarrantyDecrypt Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by GarrantyDecrypt Virus
Ransomware infections and GarrantyDecrypt 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:
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
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 GarrantyDecrypt Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
