This article has been created to explain what is the RansomWarrior 1.0 ransomware virus and how to remove it from your computer plus how to restore files, encrypted by this ransomware.
The RansomWarrior 1.0 malware has recently been detected by malware researchers to encrypt the files on the computers, compromised by it and then set the .THBEC file extension as a suffix to the encrypted files. The ransomware virus aims to get users to pay a hefty ransom in order to get encrypted files to work again. In addition to this, the virus also offers 2 files as free decryption in the form of guarantee. In the event that your computer system has been infected by RansomWarrior 1.0, we recommend that you read this article as it will help you to remove this ransomware virus from your computer and try to restore files, encrypted by it.
Threat Summary
| Name | RansomWarrior 1.0 |
| Type | Ransomware, Cryptovirus |
| Short Description | Encrypts the important files on your computer and holds them like hostages until you pay ransom. |
| Symptoms | Appends the .THBEC file extension on the encrypted files and drops the RansomWarrior 1.0 ransom note. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files |
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RansomWarrior 1.0 – How Does It Spread
The main methods of propagation used by this ransomware virus are likely related to it’s payload file, called A Big present.exe. The payload has been reported at VirusTotal to be with the following identificators:
→ SHA256: 825a42a32624644933cf5513064ce3e2995d5f0dde1e524c5c8950d240f2945a
Name:A Big Present.exe
RansomWarrior 1.0 is the type of virus which is likely spread from India as the ransom note suggests. The payload file can be dropped on the victim’s computer as a result of being dropped by a malicious dropper file or script. These types of objects can often be uploaded on websites as programs that only appear as if they are from legitimate origins, like:
- Software cracks.
- Portable versions of programs.
- Key generators.
- Software license activators.
Furthermore in addition to this, the ransomware virus may also come embedded as part of a spam e-mail that aims to trick you into opening a malicious attachment, which poses as a legitimate document, like:
- Invoice.
- Receipt.
- Order confirmation.
- Banking statement.
RansomWarrior 1.0 – Activity
As soon as infection with RansomWarrior 1.0 takes place on your computer, you may immediately notice it as it may freeze or stagger while the virus is running the “A Big Present.exe”. In the meantime, the malware may have already dropped it’s payload files, which could be in the following Windows directories:
- %AppData%
- %Local%
- %LocalLow%
- %Roaming%
- %Temp%
- %Recent%
- %Windows%
- %System%
When the files of this ransomware are dropped on the computers of victims, the RansomWarrior 1.0 may start it’s ransom note file, which is also a payment checker. It appears like the following:
Text from image:
RansomWanior 1.0 M
Message for you from RansomWarrior 1.0
Hello, we are a group of dedicated hackers from India. We have encrypted all your files so we can get your money. All your important files has been
encrypted which means you are going to pay us a ransom of {~350} USD in Bitcoins. So first of all you can decrypt to of your important files and we will
show you which files has been decrypted. Just so you can see that we do have your decryption key, and you will be able to buy it from us. You won’t
be able to get your important files back if you don’t buy your decryption key. Notice a clock on the side, when that date arrives your important files
will be deleted(You have 24 hours to pay the ransom).You will be able to get Bitcoins, at sites such as coinbase.com or localbitcoins.com. There are also others, but usually these are the usual choice
(Make sure to get a little bit more Bitcoins, due to transaction fees and the crypto currency is very volatile. It’s also a good idea to get the Bitcoins,
as soon as possible, because sometimes the purchasing process can take hours. You would also need a wallet for your Bitcoins if you are not using
the coinbase.com wallet. When you have your Bitcoins in your wallet. You are going to download and install the tor browser. Go to torproject.org and
then follow the instructions given there.
You need the tor browser, because our payment website is located in darknet. When you have downloaded and installed the tor browser. Go to this
link: zpkjjpS7apz76k3q.onion\Pay\PayThis\Payment_looo73l.Pl-IP When you are on the website, you simply transfer your Bitcoins to the address
that are provided to you(You can copy the address and then paste it in your Bitcoin wallet when you are transfering the Bitcoins). When your Bitcoins
arrive to our wallet, you will be notified and then be able to download the decryption key. When you have your decryption key, simply place the key
in your C:\ And then get all your important files back. The ransomware will then decrypt everything and remove itself.
Here is the entire lists of the way it’s done:
1. Decrypt 2 important files as proof of decryption key and we decrypt to keep a good reputation about RansomWarrior 1.0.
2. Get a Bitcoin wallet(lf needed)
3. Get the Bitcoins from coinbase.com or localbitcoins.com or an alternative.
4. Download and install the tor browser from torproject.org
5. Go to our website:
6. Pay your Bitcoins to the Bitcoin address showed.
7. When accepted download your decryption key and put it in your C:\.
8. Then decrypt all of your important files and wait till the ransomware deletes itself.
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In addition to this, the RansomWarrior 1.0 ransomware may change different settings on the computer infected by it, starting with modifying the Windows Registry Editor. The ransomware may add registry entries for “A Big Present.exe” to automatically run on Windows boot. These entries are usually created in the Run and RunOnce Windows registry sub-keys with the following locations:
→ 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
Once the registry entries of this ransomware infection have been dropped on the victim PC, the virus may also execute the following types of commands in Windows Command Prompt so that it is able to delete the shadow copies of the affected computer:
→ sc stop VVS
sc stop wscsvc
sc stop WinDefend
sc stop wuauserv
sc stop BITS
sc stop ERSvc
sc stop WerSvc
cmd.exe /C bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No
cmd.exe /C bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe” /C vssadmin.exe Delete Shadows /All /Quiet
RansomWarrior 1.0 – Encryption Process
The encryption process of this virus is conducted likely by firstly scanning for the commonly used types of files:
“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”
Once this virus has detected the files it wants to encrypt, it may delete the original files while the copies of those files are basically their encrypted analogues. The encrypted files by RansomWarrior 1.1 may appear with it’s own file extension, looking like the image below:
Remove RansomWarrior 1.0 and Restore .THBEC
If you want to remove the RansomWarrior 1.0 virus you can do so by following the removal instructions underneath this article. These instructions are divided in manual and automatic removal methods, the main goal of which is to help you delete the virus based on how much experience you have with malware removal. For maximum effectiveness, security experts strongly recommend to remove RansomWarrior 1.0 by using an advanced anti-malware software. Such program will scan for and remove all related objects to RansomWarrior 1.0 and make sure that your computer is protected against future threats as well.
If you want to restore files, encrypted with the added .THBEC file extension, we recommend that you follow the file recovery instructions underneath this article in step “2. Restore files, encrypted by RansomWarrior 1.0”. They may not be 100% effective against this ransomware, but with their aid, you may be able to restore most of the files.
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Step 1: Scan for RansomWarrior 1.0 with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
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Step 2: Uninstall RansomWarrior 1.0 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove RansomWarrior 1.0
Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by RansomWarrior 1.0.
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:
2. Agree with the license terms:
3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:
4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.
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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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 the top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.
RansomWarrior 1.0-FAQ
What is RansomWarrior 1.0 Ransomware?
RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 Infect?
Via several ways.RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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 .RansomWarrior 1.0 files?
You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the .RansomWarrior 1.0 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 .RansomWarrior 1.0 files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.
Can I Restore ".RansomWarrior 1.0" Files?
Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .RansomWarrior 1.0 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 RansomWarrior 1.0 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.
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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 RansomWarrior 1.0 ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.
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