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 .encrptd and other threats.
Threats such as .encrptd 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 in order to help you by showing how to remove the .encrptd files virus from your computer, also known as NETCrypton and how to restore files that have been encoded with an added .encrptd file extension to them.
New ransomware infection, using the .encrptd file extension after it encodes the files on the compromised computers by it, has been reported by malware researchers to attack unsuspecting users. The infection, also dubbed NETCrypton has been reported to render the files on the computers infected by it no longer able to be opened. The virus also aims to get it’s victims to pay a hefty ransom fee in order to get the files encrypted by it restored back to their original state. The malware also aims to perform multiple other activities, like update itself and it may also infect other computers in the network of the infected PC. If your computer has been attacked by the .encrptd ransomware virus, recommendations are to focus on immediately removing this malware from your computer by reading the information in this article.
Threat Summary
Name
.encrptd
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
Aims to encrypt the files on the computers that have been infected by it after which demand the victim to pay e hefty ransom fee in order to get the files decrypted again.
Symptoms
The virus encrypts the files, adding the .encrptd file extension to them after which changes the wallpaper of the infected computer with it’s ransom note.
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.
How Does .encrptd Files Virus Infect?
The infection process of this ransomware virus is primarily conducted via multiple different types of methods, the main of which is believed to be via malicious e-mail spam messages, that are being sent out to victims’ computers, pretending to be legitimate e-mail messages coming from big companies, like FedEx, PayPal and others. Here is an example of how such an e-mail appears like:
Besides via e-mail, there are also other types of activities via which you may become infeted with this ransomware virus. Those could be:
Via fake executable files of programs.
Fake software activators.
Key generators.
Game patches or cracks.
.encrptd Files Virus – More Information
When an infection with this ransomware virus takes place on your computer, the malware may drop it’s malicious files on it, one of them being the executable responsible for file encryption. The files may be located in the following folders:
%AppData%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
%Roaming%
%Temp%
In addition to this, the ransomware virus also aims to perform other types of activities, such as modify the Windows Registry Editor, more specifically, add Windows Registry entries in the following sub-keys:
In addition to this, the ransomware may also delete the shadow volume copies of the infected computer, by executing commands as an administrator in Windows command prompt:
The .encrptd virus also changes the wallpaper of the infected computer, demanding victims to pay a hefty ransom fee of $300 in BitCoin:
.encrptd Files virus Encryption Process
Regarding file encryption, this ransomware infection uses and advanced encryption mode in which the malware replaces key data from the files targeted by it with encrypted data in order to make it so that the files are no longer able to be opened. For the encryption process, the following types of files may be targeted by the .encrptd files virus:
After the encryption process is complete, the .encrptd files virus adds it’s distinctive file extension to the files encoded by it, making them appear like the following:
How to Remove .encrptd Files Virus Completely
In order to remove this ransomware virus from your computer, it is strongly recommended to follow the removal instructions below. They are specifically created with the purpose to help you remove the virus files of this malware completely either manually or automatically. If you lack the experience in removing the .encrptd files virus manually, experts advise to follow the automatic removal instructions down below and download an advanced anti-malware software. This will help you to get rid of the malicious files of this malware and protect your computer in the future too.
Furthermore, if you want to try and restore your encrypted files, we recommend that you try the alternative methods for file recovery below in step “2. Restore files encrypted by .encrptd Virus” below. They may not be 100% effective but may help you in restoring as many encrypted files as possible.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by .encrptd 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 .encrptd. 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 .encrptd follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .encrptd files and objects
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 .encrptd on your PC
Find files created by .encrptd
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.
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 .encrptd with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .encrptd and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .encrptd. 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 .encrptd
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .encrptd
Ransomware infections and .encrptd 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 in order to help you by showing how to remove the .encrptd files virus from your computer, also known as NETCrypton and how to restore files that have been encoded with an added .encrptd file extension to them.
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 .encrptd and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
