Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
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Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
This article gives insight into .glutton files virus infection process. Additionally, you will find a thorough removal guide and alternative data recovery approaches.
A ransomware dubbed .glutton files virus has been spotted in active attack campaigns. In case of infection with this ransomware important files are blocked and renamed with the extension .glutton. Upon encryption, a ransom message appears on screen to demand a ransom for files decryption.
Threat Summary
Name
.glutton Files Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
Encrypts important files with the help of strong cihper algorithm. Then demands a ransom for their decryption.
Symptoms
Valuable data is locked and renamed with .glutton extension. It remains unusable and a ransom is demanded.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by .glutton 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.
.glutton Files Virus – Distribution
The so-called .glutton files virus is a threat that could land on target computer systems as part of spam email campaigns initiated by hackers. Such emails often impersonate representatives of well-known organizations and institutions in order to mislead you and trick you into running the malicious code on your PC. As of the infection code of the ransomware it is usually concealed in a file attachment of commonly used type (document, image, archive, PDF) or injected into the source code of a web page the URL of which could be displayed as an in-text link, a button or a picture. The messages of these emails could state that you need to review these elements as soon as possible because the information they contain is of great importance.
The distribution of .glutton files virus may also happen with the help of various freeware available across the Web. Most of these free apps seem attractive and helpful but more often than not their installation setup contains additional programs that endanger the security of your PC.
You could check our forum for safety tips that reveal how to prevent infections like Scarab ransomware.
.glutton Files Virus – Overview
Yet another ransomware that belongs to Scarab family has been spotted in the wild. Its traits are the distinctive extension used for corrupted files – .glutton and ransom message file called !!!HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES!!!.TXT.
An infection with this ransomware begins after the execution of its payload on the system. This file could trigger all subsequent malicious activities that organize the attack and lead it to its end. At first, the so-called .glutton files virus is likely to initiate the creation of all needed malicious files. Some of these files could be dropped on the system from its command and control server. And there are several folder locations that may contain files and objects associated with this ransomware:
%AppData%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
%Roaming%
%Temp%
%Windows%
However, have in mind that locating malicious files properly may be a hard task even for tech-savvy guys. So in order to find and remove all malicious files and objects created by .glutton files virus you may need the help of an advanced anti-malware tool.
Once established on the computer malicious files are all used by the ransomware for the access to essential system resources. As a result, various system processes may be stopped, started or manipulated. Like the majority of ransomware .glutton Scarab is likely to compromise registry values stored in the Registry Editor.
This could be explained by the fact that values stored by some of the registry sub-keys including Run and RunOnce indicate which files and processes should execute automatically each time the system is loaded. By setting values under these keys .glutton files virus becomes able to run its infection files on each system start and this way attains persistence.
Another reason why the functionalities of these keys are manipulated is the display of the ransom note on the screen. This happens at the final stage of the attack when all target files are encoded and marked with .glutton extension. The ransom message aims to reveal the presence of Scarab .glutton on the system and further attempts to blackmail you into paying hackers a decryption ransom. It is contained in a text file named !!!HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES!!!.TXT and what it reads is:
Your files are now encrypted! Your personal identifier: 6A02000000000000***XB81D7D All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. Now you should send us email with your personal identifier. This email will be as confirmation you are ready to pay for decryption key. You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Contact us using this email address: [email protected] Free decryption as guarantee! Before paying you can send us up to 3 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 10Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information (databases, backups, large excel sheets, etc.). Attention! * Do not rename encrypted files. * Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. * Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.
.glutton Files Virus – Encryption Process
All initial system modifications performed by .glutton files virus support the uninterrupted implementation of data encryption phase. For this phase, the ransomware uses a built-in encryption module which is set to encode parts of the code of target files. When this process is finished all corrupted files remain inaccessible and marked with the specific extension .glutton.
Unfortunately, all files that store sensitive information could be encrypted by this Scarab version including:
Audio files
Video files
Document files
Image files
Backup files
Banking credentials, etc
We know that all these files are important for you and you need to restore them all as soon as possible. However, don’t rush into paying the ransom before you try the help of alternative data recovery methods as they are likely to restore a few to all of your .glutton files.
Remove .glutton Files Virus and Restore Data
Below you could find how to remove .glutton files virus step by step. Beware that ransomware is a threat with highly complex code that plagues not only your files but your whole system. To remove this ransomware manually you need to have a bit of technical experience and ability to recognize traits of malware files. So as recommended by security researchers you should utilize an advanced anti-malware tool for its complete removal. Such a tool will keep your system protected against devastating threats like Scarab .glutton and other kinds of malware that endanger your online security.
After you remove the ransomware make sure to check the “Restore Files” step listed in the guide below. But before you take any further actions, don’t forget to back up all encrypted files to an external drive in order to prevent their irreversible loss.
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To remove .glutton Files Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .glutton Files 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
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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 .glutton Files Virus on your PC
Find files created by .glutton 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.
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 .glutton Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .glutton Files Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .glutton 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 .glutton Files Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .glutton Files Virus
Ransomware infections and .glutton 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:
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
Gergana has completed a bachelor degree in Marketing from the University of National and World Economy. She has been with the STF team for three years, researching malware and reporting on the latest infections. She believes that in times of constantly evolving dependency of network connected technologies, people should spread the word not the war.
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 .glutton Files Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
