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.
Note! Your computer might be affected by .pain Files Virus and other threats.
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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 provides information about a data locker ransomware dubbed .pain files virus that encrypts important files and demands a ransom payment. By the end of it you will know how to remove the threat and how to restore .pain files.
The ransomware that is known to append the extension .pain to all files it corrupts restricts the access to important data until victims transfer the demanded ransom amount to hackers’ digital wallet. According to the ransom message it displays, victims should contact hackers at [email protected] to receive further details how to pay the ransom and obtain the decryption key.
Threat Summary
Name
.pain Files Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
A ransomware threat that encrypts important files stored on the infected host and then demands a ransom for thier decryption.
Symptoms
Your important files are encoded with strong encryption algorithm. They all have the extension .pain appended at the end of their names. A ransom payment is needed for their decryption.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by .pain 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.
.pain Files Virus – Update June 2018
A decryption tool for this ransomware has been released. The malware researcher Michael Gillespie has discovered that .volcano Files Virus is a variant of EverBe ransomware and has updated the decryptor. You can download the decrypter from the following link, wrapped inside a .zip archive: Decryption Tool. You need an encrypted file along with its original and the files can be decrypted even if their size is under 10 MB.
.pain Files Virus – Distribution
Distribution process of the executable file that triggers .pain crypto virus infection is likely to be performed with the help of several common methods preferred by hackers. The main one is believed to be email spam campaigns. As such emails could be easily designed to resemble legit ones hackers often choose them as a way of distribution of their malicious code. Such emails may impersonate representatives of well-known companies or even governmental institutions while the text messages may attempt to convince you to download and open a file attached to the email or visit a webpage presented as a link in the text.
If you want to keep your system secure be advised to use a free online file extractor before you open new file on your PC. Tools of this kind scan uploaded files for specific malicious traits. So after the scan, you could see whether the file you uploaded contains malicious components or not. This information could help you to avoid severe malware infections like .pain ransomware.
.pain Files Virus – Overview
This new ransomware dubbed .pain files virus is believed to be new version of Everbe threat that was reported by our team a week ago.
An infection with this ransomware leads to heavily modified system settings and corrupted important data. The attack begins after the ransomware payload is triggered on the system. Such files are likely to be able to create additional malicious files that support the infection process.
Malicious files could be developed to modify essential system settings in order to plague the system and ensure the ransomware a persistent presence on it. Some of them may access the Registry Editor and add some malicious values there. The functionalities of some of the keys in the Registry Editor could be used for the automatic execution of all ransomware files each time the Windows system is started.
At the end of the attack .pain crypto virus displays a ransom note on the PC screen. It is contained in a file named !=How_recovery_files=!.txt and the message it may depicts reads:
Hi !
If you want restore your files write on email – [email protected] In the subject write – id-*****{CODE}
Do not try to recover data, it’s wasting your time. Every 7 days the price doubles.
It is highly recommendable to avoid any negotiations with them as they could attempt to steal additional sensitive data from you or even infect your system with other malware. Beware that the payment of the ransom doesn’t guarantee the efficient decryption of .pain files. Hackers could only steal your money and invest them into new attack campaigns and malware threats.
.pain Files Virus – Encryption Process
The primary goal of .pain files virus is to utilize strongs cipher algorithm that modifies the original code of predefined files which restricts your access to them. In case of infection it is likely that you will find the following files to be encrypted by this ransomware:
Audio files
Video files
Document files
Image files
Backup files
Banking credentials, etc
Once encrypted the files are renamed with the extension .pain that stands at the end of their original names. There is one more extension associated with the same ransomware that could be placed before the extension .pain and it is .[[email protected]] – the contact email left on the ransom note. So encrypted files may look like this one:
The information stored in corrupted files remains inaccessible until a working data restore solution is applied to them. At this point, there is no available free decrypter but hopefully, security researchers will release one soon. As soon as this happens we will update the content in this guide to inform you how to obtain and use the decrypter to restore all .pain files. Meanwhile, you could restore some important files with the help of alternative data recovery tools. Keep reading.
Remove .pain Crypto Virus and Restore Files
The removal of the so-called .pain crypto virus demands a bit of technical experience and ability to recognize characteristics of malware files. And there is no doubt that you should remove this nasty threat from the infected PC as soon as you detect it. Below you could find how to do it step by step. Beware that the ransomware is severe and it could plague your whole system. Security researchers recommend the help of advanced anti-malware tool for maximum efficiency. Such tool will keep you protected against devastating threats like .pain crypto virus as well as all other kinds of malware in future.
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 .pain Files Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .pain Files Virus files and objects
OFFER
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
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 .pain Files Virus on your PC
Find files created by .pain 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 .pain Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .pain Files Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .pain 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 .pain Files Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .pain Files Virus
Ransomware infections and .pain 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.
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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 .pain Files Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
