Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
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Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ransomware infection, calling itself CryptoLockerEU 2016 uses the “.send 0.3 BTC crypt” file extension which it adds to files it encrypts on infected computers. This is the first case we’ve seen where the ransom money demanded are included in the file extension itself. The virus also drops a file, called “ĐŔŃŘČÔĐÎÂŔŇÜ ÔŔÉËŰ.txt” which translates to “ РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ“, and means “DECRYPT FILES”, containing it’s ransom note. The file contains the ransom instructions on how to make a payoff to the cyber-criminals behind the virus so that they decrypt the files. Since such type of viruses often become decrypted, it is strongly advisable not to pay any ransom money since it is no guarantee you will get your files back. Instead, reccomendations are to remove CryptoLockerEU 2016 completely from your computer and while waiting for researchers to decrypt the virus if they succeed, to try alternative methods like the ones in the instructions below to restore your files.
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Threat Summary
Name
CryptoLockerEU 2016
Type
Ransomware
Short Description
CryptoLockerEU 2016 encrypts files using a strong encryption cipher after which drops a ransom note in a .txt file with ransom demands.
Symptoms
A .txt file named “DECRYPT FILES” or “РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ“ dropped on the infected PC. Files unopenable with an added “.send 0.3 BTC Crypt” file extension on them.
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.
CryptoLockerEU 2016 – Distribution Strategy
In case you have opened an e-mail attachment or clicked on a suspicious URL featured in a spam message you believed was real, there is a very good possibility that this may have caused a CryptoLockerEU 2016 infection. Such malware usually spreads via an exploit kit or a malicious .js(JavaScript) file that may cause a “fileless” infection. Common message topics that may spread the CryptoLockerEU 2016 could be on different subjects, similar to the following:
Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free.
Claim the free iTunes tracks now.
You have lost access to your PayPal funds.
Your flight status has been confirmed.
Someone wants to add you on LinkedIn.
The e-mails usually may contain buttons that lead to malicious URLs or attachments concealed as documents or other legitimate types of files.
CryptoLockerEU 2016 – More Information
There is little information known about this threat. However, from what is familiar so far, it has not been created by someone experienced, because the ransom note is very poorly written and at times it is not understandable.
After infection, CryptoLockerEU 2016 may situate files in %User’sProfile% AND %AppData% folders. The files may be of the following file types:
.dat, .html, .exe, .lnk, .bmp, .txt
The main executable file of the ransomware (.exe) may contain a completely random name, such as 982d230d23d32.exe and it may be set in a registry entry to run every time Windows starts. The entry may be located on one of the following keys in the Windows Registry editor:
When the malicious executable has been ran, it immediately may begin encrypting files. Similar to previous CryptoLocker versions, thit may look fo the following file extensions to encrypt them:
After the encryption process is complete, the files enciphered by CryptoLockerEU 2016 can no longer be opened by any type of software and looks like the following:
After the encryption, the virus drops a ransom note which is written in Russian and says “Decrypt Files”.txt in it’s names if you translate it. Interestingly enough the note itself is written in English:
“CryptoLockerEU 2016 rusia Your important liles encryption produced on this computer:photos,videos,document,etc. Encryption was produced using a RSA-2045bit !! To Obtime the private key for this computer, which will automatically decrypt files, you have to send 0.3 BTC to bitcoin adres 14bPTE6DVpx8Vrzk1wt3M8XsJ5YU3ebzKo You will receive your private key + software within 2 hours. You have just 7 days before the private key (password) is deleted https://www.coinbase.com/buy-bitcoin https://cex.io/buy-bitcoins – transfer 0.3 BTC 14bPTE6DVpx8Vrzk1wt3M8XsJ5YU3ebzKo VIRUS ID: {CUSTOM ID} – on add email – we send password + software decrypt (now) – Messengers verification emal – Payments email (bitcoin) Send : virus id+Bitcoin payment (verification) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]”
This strongly suggests that CryptoLockerEU 2016 is created to be spread all over Europe as well as other places over the world.
CryptoLockerEU 2016 – Conclusion, Removal and File Restoration
The bottom line is that this virus appears to be created by a Russian cyber-crook who is not very experienced in malware and definitely in English. It may be someone pretending to be such by in any case malware researchers strongly advise against trusting the crook and paying the ransom. Instead, it is recommended to remove CryptoLockerEU 2016 by following the instructions below. In case you have difficulty in removing this malware manually it is experts recommend doing it automatically by using an advanced anti-malware tool which will scan for and find every object and file associated with CryptoLockerEU 2016 on your PC and protect it in the future as well.
To attempt and restore your files, you may want to try the methods which are illustrated in step “2. Restore files encrypted by CryptoLockerEU 2016” below until a free decryptor is publicly released.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by CryptoLockerEU 2016 and other threats. Scan Your PC with SpyHunter SpyHunter is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as CryptoLockerEU 2016. 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.
To remove CryptoLockerEU 2016 follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove CryptoLockerEU 2016 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
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 CryptoLockerEU 2016 on your PC
Find files created by CryptoLockerEU 2016
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 CryptoLockerEU 2016 with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for CryptoLockerEU 2016 and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove CryptoLockerEU 2016. 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 CryptoLockerEU 2016
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by CryptoLockerEU 2016
Ransomware infections and CryptoLockerEU 2016 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:
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ransomware infection, calling itself CryptoLockerEU 2016 uses the “.send 0.3 BTC crypt” file extension which it adds to files it encrypts on infected computers. This is the first case we’ve seen where the ransom money demanded are included in the file extension itself. The virus also drops a file, called “ĐŔŃŘČÔĐÎÂŔŇÜ ÔŔÉËŰ.txt” which translates to “ РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ“, and means “DECRYPT FILES”, containing it’s ransom note. The file contains the ransom instructions on how to make a payoff to the cyber-criminals behind the virus so that they decrypt the files. Since such type of viruses often become decrypted, it is strongly advisable not to pay any ransom money since it is no guarantee you will get your files back. Instead, reccomendations are to remove CryptoLockerEU 2016 completely from your computer and while waiting for researchers to decrypt the virus if they succeed, to try alternative methods like the ones in the instructions below to restore your files.
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 CryptoLockerEU 2016 and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
