Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware. Restore @aol(.)com.xtbl Files

by Milena Dimitrova | June 1, 2016 | 0 Comments

Threat Summary Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware – Distribution Method

Our research indicates that there are at least three identical ransomware viruses currently infecting victims under different names. Ecovector and Vegclass ransomware “share” the same desktop wallpapers, and act in a very similar way. We also suspect that these two ransomware pieces are operated by the same individual(s) also spreading Green_Ray and the .xtbl extension ransomware. Encrypted files will have these extensions – .Vegclass(@)aol.com.xtbl, .{ecovector3(@)aol.com}.xtbl.

All of those crypto viruses set an email address type of extension ({.ecovector3(@)aol.com.xtbl, green_ray(@)aol.com.xtbl, etc.) and provide email addresses for contact that are quite alike. Continue reading to learn how to deal with those crypto threats.

Threat Summary

Name	Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Short Description	A new ransomware that has a lot in common with other “@india.com” crypto viruses.
Symptoms	Files become corrupted and the wallpaper is changed to instructions on how to pay the ransom money and decrypt your files.
Distribution Method	Spam email attachments, EKs, etc.
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware.
Data Recovery Tool	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.

Other ransomware viruses we suspect to be operated by the individual or group of individuals are:

Because of their suspected Indian origin, security researchers refer to these ransomware pieces as “@india.com viruses”.

Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware – Distribution Method

The most likely distribution methods that Ecovector (Vegclass) crypto virus may have employed to infect the victim’s system are:

Malicious URLs posted as spam comments on forums or other social websites.
Malicious URLs featured in spam emails appearing to be sent by a legitimate service.

However, the Ecovector (Vegclass) ransomware may be spread with the assistance of other malware. We have observed that the most often malware to download crypto-viruses are MSIL Trojans and exploit kits, such as the Angler EK. Since their executables are obfuscated by the so-called cryptors or obfuscating software, it is difficult for a conventional antivirus software to detect them. The distribution malware may either open a port, connect to a host and download the malicious .exe via the port or directly create an exploit for the attackers.

Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware – Technical Overview

The wallpaper and text file set by this crypto virus show a message explaining that the user’s files are now encrypted and that the victim should contact the provided email address. This encouragement should make the victim contact the cyber criminals, who are then supposed to send a private decryption key.

Ransomware such as Ecovector (Vegclass) use asymmetric algorithm which means that decryption is only possible via a private key only possessed by the ransomware operators. However, note that paying the ransom is never recommended since it supports the cyber criminal business and doesn’t guarantee that the affected files will be restored. There are numerous cases of victims who have sent payments, typically in Bitcoin, but couldn’t get their files back to their normal condition. Our advice is to seek alternative restoration methods, such as the ones provided in the manual below the article.

This is the text displayed on the ransomware desktop set by Ecovector (Vegclass) ransomware:
Attention!!! To restore information email technical support send 3 encrypted files Econvector3(@)aol.com or Eco_vector(@)india.com

As mentioned in the beginning, files encrypted by this crypto virus will be appended the following extensions:

.Vegclass(@)aol.com.xtbl
.{ecovector3(@)aol.com}.xtbl

Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware Removal Instructions

To rid your system of Ecovector (Vegclass) ransomware, we advise you to have a look at the instructions provided below the article. If you’re an experienced user and have dealt with similar infections below, you can follow the manual guide. However, to make sure that all files associated with Ecovector (Vegclass) are fully removed from the system, it’s best to use a specific anti-malware program.

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Guide 1: How to Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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How to Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

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.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware 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:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

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"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware 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 Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

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

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

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: Scan for Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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Malware Removal Tool

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.

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

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.

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

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Get rid of Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware and remove related 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 Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

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 Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware 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:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

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 2: Scan for and remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware:

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Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate Ecovector (Vegclass) Ransomware from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.