What Is Motion Virus?
Motion virus is a ransomware infection. Other threats like it include the AXI Virus, Divsouth virus and Milleni5000 ransomware. The main purpose of this infection is to enter your computer and encrypt the important files in it. The malware then ads the .motion file extension to the files and removing it won’t fix the problem. This is because the core structure of the files has changed. This virus then drops a ransom note that contains the demands of the criminals who have infected your computer. They usually want victims to pay hundreds of dollars in BitCoin to be able to use their files again.
Check out this post to understand more about how Motion ransomware works and how you can remove it from your computer.
Motion Virus Summary
| Name | Motion, also known as Trojan[Ransom]/Win32.Xorist, Trojan.Ransom.AIG, TR/Ransom.Xorist.EJ, Trojan.Ransom.AIG, Win32:Filecoder-M [Trj], W32/Xorist.DD8C!tr.ransom, Ransom:Win32/Sorikrypt.A, Ransom.CryptoTorLocker – VirusTotal |
| File Extension | .motion |
| Type | Ransomware, Cryptovirus |
| Short Description | The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them. |
| Symptoms | The Motion ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the .motion extension to them. |
| Ransom Demanding Note | HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments |
| Detection Tool |
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Motion Virus – What We Know About It
Motion virus is the name of a ransomware infection, whose main goal is to enter your computer and encrypt your files. This is why it uses evasive tactics to remain hidden on your computer up until the moment it encrypts your files. This virus may be spread via e-mails that have files attached to them or could also be replicated by being uploaded online. If uploaded online, it could pretend to be some sort of a crack, activator, patch or anything of this type.
Either way, once the Motion virus has infected your computer, it may locate its virus files in it. They may be dropped in the following directories of your system drive under random names:
- %System%.
- %system32%.
- %AppData%
- %LocalLow%.>
- %Local%
- %Temp%.
- %ProgramData%.
- %Windows%.
- %Roaming%.
Then, the virus may assume rights as an administrator which allows it to perform malicious activities on your computer without you noticing. The Motion virus may start to run scans of different files that are important for you. Such files often end up being documents, videos, images, disk drives, and even files that are located on your flash drive.
After Motion virus has encrypted your files, it may drop its ransom note, which is called HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and has the following message:
The .motion Files
Once the virus has attacked your files, it will add the .motion file extension. This makes the files to begin looking like the image below displays:
If you see the files in this state, then it is important to not tamper with them, since it may break them beyond recovery. Also, we do not recommend negotiating with the cyber-criminals, since they cannot be trusted. Keep reading to understand what to do in case your computer has been infected by Motion ransomware.
Remove Motion Virus and Try to Restore Files
Motion virus can be removed effectively if you follow the instructions for removal below. They have been created with the main goal to help you delete the files of this infection effectively. For best results, security experts strongly advise that you download and run a scan of your computer, using an advanced anti-malware program. Such security software has been created to help you detect and erase any forms of files that may endanger your computer and protect it in the future as well.
For the file recovery, check the alternative restore steps below. They are not a 100% solution, but they may help you, at least until a decryption tool is released.
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How to Remove Motion virus from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Motion virus
Step 2: Uninstall Motion virus and related software 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 uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Motion 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 Motion 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: Scan for Motion virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Motion virus.
Ransomware infections and Motion 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 top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.
Get rid of Motion virus from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Motion virus and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Motion virus via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 3 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Motion virus.
Ransomware infections and Motion 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 top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.
Motion virus FAQ
What is Motion virus ransomware and how does it work?
Motion 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 algorithm how 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.
How does Motion virus ransomware infect my computer?
Via several ways.Motion virus Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing e-mails, 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.
After you download and execute this attachment, a drive-by download occurs and your computer is infected with the ransomware virus.
Another way, you may become a victim of Motion 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 .Motion virus files?
You can't. At this point the .Motion virus files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted.
Decryptor did not decrypt my data. What now?
Do not panic and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .Motion virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.
One way to restore files, encrypted by Motion virus ransomware is to use a decryptor for it. But since it's a new virus, advised that the decryption keys for it may not be out yet and available to the public. We will update this article and keep you posted as soon as this decryptor is released.
How Do I restore ".Motion virus" files (Other Methods)?
Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .Motion virus files.
These methods are in no way 100% guarantee that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.
How do I get rid of Motion virus ransomware virus?
The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti malware software. It will scan for and locate Motion virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .Motion virus files.
Also, keep in mind that viruses like Motion virus ransomware also install Trojans and keyloggers that can steal your passwords and accounts. Scanning your computer with an anti-malware software will make sure that all of these virus components are removed and your computer is protected in the future.
What to Do If nothing works?
There is still a lot you can do. If none of the above methods seem to work for you, then try these methods:
- Try to find a safe computer from where you can can login on your own line accounts like One Drive, iDrive, Google Drive and so on.
- Try to contact your friends, relatives and other people so that they can check if they have some of your important photos or documents just in case you sent them.
- Also, check if some of the files that were encrypted it can be re-downloaded from the web.
- Another clever way to get back some of your files is to find another old computer, a flash drive or even a CD or a DVD where you may have saved your older documents. You might be surprised what will turn up.
- You can also go to your email account to check if you can send any attachments to other people. Usually what is sent the email is saved on your account and you can re-download it. But most importantly, make sure that this is done from a safe computer and make sure to remove the virus first.
More tips you can find on our forums, where you can also asks any questions about your ransomware problem.
How to 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.
