Article created to help you remove the Robert Swat ransomware virus and extension and to restore Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp files encrypted by it.
A very odd virus has appeared in the wild. The malware is from the file encryption kind and uses the e-mail Robert.swat@qip.ru for contant. What is odd about it is that the virus threatens to break the encrypted files on the computers it has infected if the user tries to modify them in any way, like changing their names. In addition to this, the ransomware also demands victims to pay a hefty ransom fee of 400$ in it’s “how_to_decode_files!!!.txt” ransom note to get access to the files that are encoded and no longer openable. In case your system has been infected by the .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp ransomware, we advise reading the following article to understand what is the situation and how to react.
Do Not Change Name Decrypter
Threat Summary
| Name |
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus |
| Type | Ransomware |
| Short Description | The malware encrypts users files using a strong encryption algorithm, making direct decryption possible only via a unique decryption key available to the cyber-criminals for the price of $400. |
| Symptoms | The user may witness ransom notes and “how_to_decode_files!!!.txt” “instructions” linking to an e-mail address where further instructions are sent. Changed file names and the file-extension .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp has been used. |
| Distribution Method | Via an Exploit kit, Dll file attack, malicious JavaScript or a drive-by download of the malware itself in an obfuscated manner. |
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| User Experience | Join our forum to Discuss .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus. |
| Data Recovery Tool | 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. |
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp – How Does It Distribute
To spread, the Robert Swat virus may utilize different techniques. One of those techniques is to spam fake messages via e-mail, that may contain different file types embedded within them as attachments. The messages may be deceptive and aim to lure potential victims into opening the attachments, similar to the example image below:
Besides this technique for spreading, the .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp file ransomware, may also take advantage of several other methods such as embedding malicious scripts in spammed web links all over the web and also have loaders posing as game patches, cracks and updates.
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus – Activity
For the activity of this infection, it uses multiple distribution sites, to which it’s loader may connect after already infecting your computer. Then, the loader may drop multiple different types of files. These very files may have the same names as processes that are completely legitimate or completely random names. They may be located in the usually targeted Windows folders, for example:
After the malicious files of this virus are dropped on the computer of the user, they may exhibit different activity on the computer of the user. One of the actions that may be performed by the .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp threat is to force delete the shadow volume copies of the encrypted computer. This is usually achievable by executing the vssadmin and bcedit commands in Windows Command Prompt in the background, without the user noticing it is happening:
In addition to this activity, the ransomware infection may also modify the Windows Registry Editor by adding malicious value strings in the Run or RunOnce sub-keys which run it’s malicious executables automatically:
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Files And Their Encryption
Regarding the encryption process of this ransomware infection, one or more encryption modes may be used. Among the suspected encryption algorithms may be among the following:
- RSA(Rivest-Shamir-Adleman).
- SHA(Secure Hash Algorithm).
- AES(Advanced Encryption Standard).
- ECDH(Elliptic Curve Diffie–Hellman).
- Other less sophisticated ciphers.
In addition to those ciphers an encryption mode known as RC4 may or may not be employed. For the process, the .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp virus targets specific files to encode. Among those files may be 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”Source:fileinfo.com
The encryption process consists of replacing portons data from the original files with data from the cipher being used. After encryption, the files may appear like the following:
The encrypted files may also be encoded with a mode that is set to break them when they are modified, for example with changed filenames. The other scenario is if the cyber-criminals are just claiming this in the ransom note as a scare tactic, not to try and decrypt the encoded files. The ransom note opened after the encryption process has finished is called how_to_decode_files!!!.txt and has the following content:
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ATTENTION!!! Changing the file name makes the restore process impossible!
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Your data is encrypted.
To receive a program of decoding, You need to pay ~ $ 400 and
You need to send the personal code:
{UNIQUE PERSONAL CODE HERE}
To the email address robert.swat@qip.ru
Then you will receive all the necessary instructions.
Attempts to decipher independently will not lead to anything, except irretrievable
loss of information.
We respond to all emails, if there is no answer within 10 hours, duplicate your
letter other email services.
Thank you for your attention and have a good day.
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ATTENTION!!! Changing the file name makes the restore process impossible!
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Remove .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus and Try To Recover Encrypted Files
Before removing malicious files belonging to this ransomware infection, recommendations are to focus on backing up the encrypted files first, just in case. For the removal process of this ransomware, we advise using the removal instructions in the end of this article. In case you are having difficulties in manually removing files encrypted by this virus, experts advise using an advanced anti-malware program which will take care of the removal process for you automatically and ensure future protection as well.
After having successfully removed this ransomware infection, reccomendations are to focus on restoring files encrypted by it using multiple alternative methods, like the ones we have suggested below in step “2. Restore files encrypted by .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus”. These methods are not 100 percent guaranteed to work but they may be of use for restoring at least some of the encoded files.
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Step 1: Scan for .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
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Step 2: Uninstall .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus
Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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.
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus-FAQ
What is .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus Ransomware?
.Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus Infect?
Via several ways..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 ..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus files?
You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the ..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 ..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.
Can I Restore "..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus" Files?
Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore ..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important ..Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp 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 .Do_not_change_the_file_name.cryp Virus ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.
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