Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Note! Your computer might be affected by JungleSec and other threats.
Threats such as JungleSec may be persistent on your system. They tend to re-appear if not fully deleted. A malware removal tool like SpyHunter will help you to remove malicious programs, saving you the time and the struggle of tracking down numerous malicious files. SpyHunter’s scanner is free but the paid version is needed to remove the malware threats. Read SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
The JungleSec virus is a new ransomware that has been discovered in a worldwide attack. The discovered infections have been found on Linux systems and using a strong cipher victim data is affected. The files are renamed with the [email protected] extension.
Threat Summary
Name
JungleSec
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
The ransomware encrypts sensitive information on your computer system with the [email protected] extensions and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.
Symptoms
The ransomware will encrypt your files with a strong encryption algorithm.
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.
JungleSec Virus – Distribution Ways
The JungleSec Virus is a recently released ransomware threat that has been discovered in a small-size attack campaign. Due to the small number of captured samples the security analysts were not able to pinpoint the main delivery method.
A main delivery method is the use of email messages. The associated JungleSec virus files are either directly attached or hyperlinked in the body contents.
Using counterfeit download sites the criminals behind the JungleSec virus can use them to spread the files or any infected payloads. They can be application installers that are taken from their official vendor sites and modified to include the virus code. Another form of payload delivery incorporates document files. Using a similar technique the criminal controllers can infect text files, spreadsheets, presentations and databases. Once they are opened by the victims a fortification prompt appears which asks them to enable the built-in scripts (macros). When this is done the infection begins.
Another method that is used to spread the threats is the virus inclusion in data shared over file sharing networks such as BitTorrent. The JungleSec virus infection can also be instituted via browser hijackers. They represent malicious browser plugins that are widely distributed on the repositories of the most famous web browsers. Usually the criminal developers use elaborate descriptions and fake user reviews and credentials. Once they are installed the built-in behavior patterns are started which leads to the virus infection.
JungleSec Virus – In-Depth Analysis
The JungleSec virus has been found to affect Linux systems leading the security researchers to believe that it is not based on any of the well-known ransomware families. The small number of collected samples have undergone a basic code analysis which confirms that the threat is entirely made by its creators.
At the moment detailed information is not available yet about the actual behavior pattern. It is possible that it incorporates the same common components in a different way.We anticipate that the JungleSec virus strains may be customized for each individual hacker campaign.
In these cases the hackers can utilize the same well-known modules. One of them is the data gathering which can be programmed to harvest sensitive data about the victims. The built-in algorithms can retrieve the user’s name, address, telephone number, interests, location, passwords and etc. As such the harvested information can be used for financial crimes and identity abuse.
Apparently some kind of stealth protection mechanism is also enforced. It is able to protect itself from the system and any security software that can attempt to remove the active infections. The list includes all kinds of anti-virus products, sandbox environments and virtual machine hosts.
Following the infections it is possible that the JungleSec virus is capable of modifying the infected host by changing the system configuration files. Examples of modifications include the following:
System Services Sequence Changes
User Configuration Changes
Package Installation/Uninstallation
Changes to the Graphical and Text Interfaces
Releases of the JungleSec virus that target the Windows operating system can act against the Windows Registry. Changes to entries belonging to the operating system can lead to severe performance issues. Changes to registry entries belonging to individual applications or services can render certain functions inaccessible.
We anticipate that if the attack campaigns are succesful the virus engine can be modified to include even more dangerous components. An example would be a Trojan module which can create a secure connection to hacker-controlled servers. They can be used deliver additional threats, overtake control of the victim machines or spy on the victims in real time.
JungleSec Virus -Encryption
The ransomware engine is started once all previous components have finished execution. It uses a strong cipher in order to affect sensitive user data based on a built-in list of target data. An example list can target the following files:
Archives
Backups
Databases
Documents
Images
Videos
All victim files are renamed with the [email protected] extension and the associated ransomware note is written in a file called ENCRYPTED.md that reads the following message:
Your data are encrypted. If you try to bruteforce, change the path, the name or do anything that can alterate a single byte of a file(s) will result to a fail of the recovery process, meaning your file(s) will be loss for good.
How can I retrieve them ? ————————-
– To known the process, you must first send 0.3 bitcoin to the following address : 1Jj129L3SYjMs9X2F9xMSYZicCPbKrAZmC
– Once the payment made, send your email address to [email protected], do not forget to mention the IP of server/computer
Will you send the process recovery once payment is made ? ——————————————————–
– We have no interest to not send you the recovery process if payment was made.
– Once the payment is made, you should receive the recovery process to decrypt your data in less 24 hours
If your computer system got infected with the Donut ransomware virus, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as quickly as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided below.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by JungleSec 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 JungleSec. 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 JungleSec follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove JungleSec 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 JungleSec on your PC
Find files created by JungleSec
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.
IMPORTANT! Before starting the Automatic Removal below, 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.
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 JungleSec with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for JungleSec and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove JungleSec. 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 JungleSec
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by JungleSec
Ransomware infections and JungleSec 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:
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
Martin graduated with a degree in Publishing from Sofia University. As a cyber security enthusiast he enjoys writing about the latest threats and mechanisms of intrusion.
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 JungleSec and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
