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.igza4c Files Virus (EncryptDecrypt)– How to Remove + Restore Files

This article has been created in order to assist you by showing you how to remove the .igza4c files virus and how to try and restore files, encrypted by EncryptDecrypt Ransomware on your PC.

New ransomware infection, going by the name EncryptDecrypt ransomware has been reported to use the file extension .iGZa4c in order to encrypt the files on the victims computers. The ransomware virus aso drops a ransom note file, which leads to a TOR-based web page, asking the victims to pay 0.5 BTC and giving them 1 week time as a deadline. If your computer has been infected by the EncryptDecrypt ransomware, it is recommended that you read the following article and learn how to remove it and restore .igza4c files encrypted by it.

Threat Summary

Name .igza4c Files Virus
Type Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description Aims to encrypt the files on the infected computer and extort victims for the sum of 0.5 BitCoins.
Symptoms The files on the infected computer are encrypted with an added .igza4c file extension.
Distribution Method Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
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.igza4c Files Virus – How Does It Infect

The primary method which the .igza4c files virus uses to be spread online is to be included within spammed e-mail messages in the form of an e-mail that comes from big company. The most often imitated companies are:

  • PayPal.
  • eBay.
  • Amazon.
  • LinkedIn.
  • Facebook.
  • DHL.
  • FedEx.

The e-mails are often designed to describe some type of problem, for example an issue with a specific product order or other types of issues. They may contain either a malicious e-mail attachment or a web link which both if opened may lead to an automated infection steps, that end in the successful infection of your PC.

In addition to this, the .igza4c is the type of ransomware which may also be uploaded online, pretending to be a:

  • Setup of a program.
  • Fake program license activator.
  • Keygen.
  • Patch.
  • Crack.

.igza4c Files Virus – Further Details and Activity

Once your computer becomes infected by the .igza4c files virus, you may immediately notice it. The virus might make your PC to freeze briefly or slow down and become unresponsive at times. This is because the virus performs briefly a series of activities on the compromised computer, such as:

  • Drop it’s malicious payload on the PC’s important directories.
  • Copy itself to other folders in case it’s main files are detected and deleted.
  • Create mutants.
  • Touch important system files.
  • Add registry entries in the Windows Registry Editor.
  • Delete system backups.

The files of the “EncryptDecrypt” ransomware are dropped immediately after infection by either being extracted or if they are being downloaded from the C&C (command and control) server. They may reside in multiple places on the victim’s computer, but the main one of those are believed to be the following Windows folders:

  • %AppData%
  • %Local%
  • %LocalLow%
  • %Roaming%
  • %Temp%

Among the files dropped on the victim’s computer, the EncryptDecrypt ransomware virus may also drop it’s ransom note file, which contains a random name and ends in “-info.html”. The file has the following message to victims:

The message also leads to a web page in .php in the TOR browser, which has the following instructions for victims:

Text from image:

“iGZa4C2015win Enc ryptDecrypt
What’s wrong with my files?
Sorry, but your important files are encrypted
Many of your documents. photos. videos. databast and other files are no longer accessible because they have been encrypted.
Nobody can recover your files without our decryption service.
WE GUARANTEE THAT YOU CAN RECOVER ALL YOUR FILES SAFELY AND EASILY.

To make sure that all this works properly, you have the opportunity to try our service for FREE!
You can DECRYPT ONLY ONE file for FREE, but If you want to decrypt ALL your files, you need to PAY.
Afier a FREE successful decryption GAME BEGINS!
The GAME is very simple, If you don’t pay 0.5 BTC in 7 days. you won’t be able to recover your files FOREVER!!! 3:D”

In addition to this, the .igza4c may also delete the shadow volume copies on the computers infected by it. This may be conducted shortly after the virus executes the following commands in Windows command prompt as an administrator:

process call create “cmd.exe /c vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /quiet & bcdedit.exe /set {default} recoveryenabled no & bcdedit.exe /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures”

.igza4c Files Virus – Encryption Process

For the encryption of files, the .igza4c ransomware infection may perform various different types of activities on the victim’s computer. The virus may firstly scan for specific types of files, while carefully excluding different types of system files and folders, so that Windows can still function. The malware may aim for 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”

After encrypting the files, the ransomware adds the .igza4c file extension to them as reported by researcher Michael Gillespie, but the virus may also use other randomly generated file extensions of the same type as well. After encryption, the files may appear like the following:

Remove iGZa4C2015win EncryptDecrypt Ransomware and Restore .igza4c Files

In order to remove this ransomware infection completely from your computer system, reccomendations are to follow the removal instructions underneath this article. They are carefully divided in manual as well as automatic removal instructions and their end goal is to help you based on your malware removal experience. Be advised that for maximum effectiveness, security experts strongly recommend downloading an advanced anti-malware software to scan your computer with it.

After doing so, it is also advisable to try th alternative file recovery methods in step “2. Restore files ecrypted by .igza4c Files Virus” below. They may not be a 100% solution to your problem, but may help you in the recovery of most of your encrypted files.

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Step 1: Scan for .igza4c Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

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.


2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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4. 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.

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If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Step 2: Uninstall .igza4c Files 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:


1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.
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2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.
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3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"
delete ransomware from windows step 3Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.


Step 3: Clean any registries, created by .igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.
delete ransomware virus registries step 1


2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.
delete ransomware virus registries step 2


3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.
delete ransomware virus registries step 3 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.

IMPORTANT!
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 .igza4c Files Virus

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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

1. Hold Windows Key + R.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 1


2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.
remove ransomware in safe mode step 2


3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".
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Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.


4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.
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5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.
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Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .igza4c Files 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:

stop ransomware decryptor step 1

2. Agree with the license terms:

stop ransomware decryptor step 2

3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:

stop ransomware decryptor step 3

4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.

stop ransomware decryptor step 4

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 .igza4c Files 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.

1. Download the recommended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

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.


.igza4c Files Virus-FAQ

What is .igza4c Files Virus Ransomware?

.igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files Virus Infect?

Via several ways..igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files 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 ..igza4c Files Virus files?

You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the ..igza4c Files 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 ..igza4c Files Virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.

Can I Restore "..igza4c Files Virus" Files?

Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore ..igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files Virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important ..igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files Virus Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this .igza4c Files 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 .igza4c Files Virus ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.

To better understand the ransomware threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.


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