Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T Completely from Your Machine

Ventsislav Krastev

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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Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T appears to be the most dangerous out of all the Ransomcrypt variants infecting PCs everywhere. Security researchers strongly advise users to look for any .xtbl extensions on their files and in case they detect them to try and remove the threat. One way to do this is to follow the step-by-step instructions after this article and check the hotlinks for suggested methods for decrypting the encrypted files. Experts strongly advise against complying with the ransom demands of the cyber crooks.

Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T – How Did I Get Infected?

One way to become a victim of this malicious threat is by opening spam mail that may contain ‘Open this.’ type of infected files. Some spam mails may resemble reputable services such as the Windows 10 Upgrade e-mail and most users with little or no experience with spam mail may fall for it. Some emails have even fooled experienced users this is why email software with spam filters is always recommended.

Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T In Detail

Symantec researchers have established that the .T variant is more sophisticated than the main one. Once the malicious file has been executed on the user PC, the Trojan then creates these objects:

→Windir\csrss.exe
Temp\lock
Temp\state
UserProfile\Application Data\}randomname{.bmp

It also tampers with the registry editor, creating the following registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”Client Server Runtime Subsystem” = “%Windir%\csrss.exe”
It aims to make the file “csrss.exe” run on system startup.

After modifying several user settings, the trojan horse then opens up an active connection to these reported http locations:

→gxyvmhc55s4fss2q.onion/reg
gxyvmhc55s4fss2q.onion/prog
gxyvmhc55s4fss2q.onion/err
gxyvmhc55s4fss2q.onion/cmd
gxyvmhc55s4fss2q.onion/sys

After this is done, the trojan then begins scanning for files on external memory carries like removable drives and remote drives. It also scans fixed drives used by the PC. This trojan supports a huge database of file formats it encrypts:

→.3ds .3fr .3g2 .3gp .7z .accda .accdb .accdc .accde .accdt .accdw .adb .adp .ai .ai3 .ai4 .ai5 .ai6 .ai7 .ai8 .anim .arw .as .asa .asc .ascx .asm .asmx .asp .aspx .asr .asx .avi .avs .backup .bak .bay .bd .bin .bmp .bz2 .c .cdr .cer .cf .cfc .cfm .cfml .cfu .chm .cin .class .clx .config .cpp .cr2 .crt .crw .cs .css .csv .cub .dae .dat .db .dbf .dbx .dc3 .dcm .dcr .der .dib .dic .dif .divx .djvu .dng .doc .docm .docx .dot .dotm .dotx .dpx .dqy .dsn .dt .dtd .dwg .dwt .dx .dxf .edml .efd .elf .emf .emz .epf .eps .epsf .epsp .erf .exr .f4v .fido .flm .flv .frm .fxg .geo .gif .grs .gz .h .hdr .hpp .hta .htc .htm .html .icb .ics .iff .inc .indd .ini .iqy .j2c .j2k .java .jp2 .jpc .jpe .jpeg .jpf .jpg .jpx .js .jsf .json .jsp .kdc .kmz .kwm .lasso .lbi .lgf .lgp .log .m1v .m4a .m4v .max .md .mda .mdb .mde .mdf .mdw .mef .mft .mfw .mht .mhtml .mka .mkidx .mkv .mos .mov .mp3 .mp4 .mpeg .mpg .mpv .mrw .msg .mxl .myd .myi .nef .nrw .obj .odb .odc .odm .odp .ods .oft .one .onepkg .onetoc2 .opt .oqy .orf .p12 .p7b .p7c .pam .pbm .pct .pcx .pdd .pdf .pdp .pef .pem .pff .pfm .pfx .pgm .php .php3 .php4 .php5 .phtml .pict .pl .pls .pm .png .pnm .pot .potm .potx .ppa .ppam .ppm .pps .ppsm .ppt .pptm .pptx .prn .ps .psb .psd .pst .ptx .pub .pwm .pxr .py .qt .r3d .raf .rar .raw .rdf .rgbe .rle .rqy .rss .rtf .rw2 .rwl .safe .sct .sdpx .shtm .shtml .slk .sln .sql .sr2 .srf .srw .ssi .st .stm .svg .svgz .swf .tab .tar .tbb .tbi .tbk .tdi .tga .thmx .tif .tiff .tld .torrent .tpl .txt .u3d .udl .uxdc .vb .vbs .vcs .vda .vdr .vdw .vdx .vrp .vsd .vss .vst .vsw .vsx .vtm .vtml .vtx .wb2 .wav .wbm .wbmp .wim .wmf .wml .wmv .wpd .wps .x3f .xl .xla .xlam .xlk .xlm .xls .xlsb .xlsm .xlsx .xlt .xltm .xltx .xlw .xml .xps .xsd .xsf .xsl .xslt .xsn .xtp .xtp2 .xyze .xz .zip

After scanning this huge variety of files the trojan variant then encrypts them with a .xtbl extension. An encrypted file may look similar to this one:

→New Word Document.docx.xtbl

And Windows displays a notification message that the file is corrupt upon opening it.
After encrypting the files, this ransomware virus then leaves the following files in the folders of the encrypted files
The Trojan then drops the following file in each folder that has encrypted files like this example:

→C:\Users\[USERNAME]\Documents\Readme124816248912.txt

After doing so, the next step of the trojan is to change the desktop wallpaper to a picture containing demands that ask the user to open the readme text with the random number above for more information. The readme text contains the following message in Russian and English:

“ATTENTION! All the important files on your disks were encrypted. The details can be found in the README.txt files which you can locate on any of your disks.”

Removing Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T

In order to remove this variant, please use advanced anti malware and follow the instructions below in order to boot into safe mode. In case you wish to try and decrypt your data, you can check the suggested links here.

Methods for decryption:

https://sensorstechforum.com/restore-files-encrypted-via-rsa-encryption-remove-cryptowall-and-other-ransomware-manually/
https://sensorstechforum.com/remove-rsa-2048-encryption-key-from-cryptowall-3-0/

Scan and remove ransomware via a live OS:

https://sensorstechforum.com/forums/malware-removal-questions-and-guides/safe-way-to-scan-your-computer-and-detect-malware/

1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T

1. Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode

1. For Windows 7,XP and Vista. 2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.

For Windows XP, Vista, 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 the Start Menu

Step 2: Whilst holding down Shift button, click on Power and then click on Restart.
Step 3: After reboot, the aftermentioned menu will appear. From there you should choose Troubleshoot.

Step 4: You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu you can choose Advanced Options.

Step 5: After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.

Step 6: Click on Restart.

Step 7: A menu will appear upon reboot. You should choose Safe Mode by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart.

2. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

2. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T.

Step 1:Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.

It is highly 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.

Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.

Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.

Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.

Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.

3. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T with STOPZilla AntiMalware

3. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T automatically with STOPZilla AntiMalware

1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T. 2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T associated files completely.

Step 1: Download STOPZilla by clicking here.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.

Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.

Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.

Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.

Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you havent launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.

Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.

4. Back up your data to secure it against attacks and file encryption by Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T in the future

4. Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future

Security engineers recommend that you back up your files immediately, preferably on an external memory carrier in order to be able to restore them. In order to protect yourself from Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T (For Windows Users) please follow these simple steps:

1. For Windows 7 and earlier 1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 1. Enabling the Windows Defense Feature (Previous Versions)

1-Click on Windows Start Menu

2-Type Backup And Restore
3-Open it and click on Set Up Backup

4-A window will appear asking you where to set up backup. You should have a flash drive or an external hard drive. Mark it by clicking on it with your mouse then click on Next.

5-On the next window, the system will ask you what do you want to backup. Choose the ‘Let Me Choose’ option and then click on Next.

6-Click on ‘Save settings and run backup’ on the next window in order to protect your files from possible attacks by Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T.

1-Press Windows button + R

2-In the window type ‘filehistory’ and press Enter

3-A File History window will appear. Click on ‘Configure file history settings’

4-The configuration menu for File History will appear. Click on ‘Turn On’. After its on, click on Select Drive in order to select the backup drive. It is recommended to choose an external HDD, SSD or a USB stick whose memory capacity is corresponding to the size of the files you want to backup.

5-Select the drive then click on ‘Ok’ in order to set up file backup and protect yourself from Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T.

1- Press Windows button + R keys.

2- A run windows should appear. In it type ‘sysdm.cpl’ and then click on Run.

3- A System Properties windows should appear. In it choose System Protection.

5- Click on Turn on system protection and select the size on the hard disk you want to utilize for system protection.
6- Click on Ok and you should see an indication in Protection settings that the protection from Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T is on.

Restoring a file via Windows Defense feature:
1-Right-click on the encrypted file, then choose Properties.

2-Click on the Previous Versions tab and then mark the last version of the file.

3-Click on Apply and Ok and the file encrypted by Trojan.Ransomcrypt.T should be restored.

Ventsislav Krastev

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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