Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
Note! Your computer might be affected by Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X and other threats.
Threats such as Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X 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
Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
There is a new variant of the Trojan.Ransomcrypt infection. It is called Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X and is classified both as Trojan and ransomware. This ransomware searches for files with specific extensions and then encrypts them. In the ransom message, the payment option for getting a decryption key is in BitCoins.
Name
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X
Type
Ransomware, Trojan
Short Description
The ransomware encrypts specific files with commonly used extensions and asks for BitCoins to decrypt them.
Symptoms
Files get encrypted and become unusable. A ransom message shows and locks the screen.
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.
Picture source: Symantec
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X Ransomware – Spread
Usually Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X is known to be spread via malicious email attachments and spam emails. You may receive an email with a malware file attached. If you open the attachment, the malware is released. Malicious code may be hidden inside the body of the email, so even if you just open such an email, you can get infected, without even clicking on an attachment.
Around the Internet, social networks and file sharing services, there may be similar attachments and files containing the Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X ransomware, disguised as a useful application or something else. Opening suspicious websites and redirects may lead to malware.
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X Ransomware – Details
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X is classified both as a Trojan and ransomware. That is because, it is presented as something useful, but it is malicious. After getting on your PC and before the encryption process, it does some other malicious actions. First it spreads multiple text file copies of the ransom message that bear the name READ_ME.txt.
The Trojan horse belongs to the Ransomcrypt family, as the following examples:
It is a bit different than them, although the end result is the same – your files get encrypted and you are asked to pay money for their retrieval. There are a few steps that Ransomcrypt.X takes before it starts encrypting files. The first step after spreading copies of the readme file with the ransom note begins with modifying a registry entry so it loads with every start of Windows:
After the files are encrypted, Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X shows up the ransom note while your screen is being locked. You are asked to pay ~0.32 BitCoins for the decryption key, which equals around $130 as an initial price. Along with the message, there is a QR code that when scanned displays on what web address you should pay the ransom. We advise you NOT to do that because there is absolutely no guarantee that you will even get any response from the cyber criminals, let alone a decryption key.
File Restoration
Backups
The easiest and most efficient way to restore your files from ransomware remains to be Backups. After removing the threat, you can use a backup, if you have any, to restore your data.
Shadow Volume Copies
Currently, there is no information if Shadow Volume Copies are deleted from the Windows OS. So, after removal, you should check the 5th section of the instructions written down below for several ways in which you can try to restore your files.
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X Ransomware – Removal
If you have been infected by the Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X ransomware, you should have at least a bit of experience in removing malware. This ransomware can irreparably lock your files, so it is highly recommended that you act fast and follow the instructions provided below:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X
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.X with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
2. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X.
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.X 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.X with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
3. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
1. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X. 2. Scan your PC with MalwareBytes to remove all Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X associated files automatically.
Step 1: Download Malwarebytes 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 ‘Next’ on the following 4 steps that will appear afterwards and after that click on the ‘Install’ button. Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button and check the ‘Launch MalwareBytes AntiMalware’ check box.
Step 1: Launch MalwareBytes if you havent launched it after install. Step 2: Wait for the software to update and then click on the blue ‘Scan Now’ button. If it doesnt start updating automatically, click on the blue ‘Update Now’ highlighted text.
Step 3: At this point, after clicking the ‘Scan Now’ button, the system should start scanning your PC. It may take a while but be patient – it is worth it. Step 4: After the scan has been complete and all of the threats have been identified, click on the ‘Remove Selected’ button to detelete them permanently. Step 5: Once the scan has completed, MalwareBytes will prompt you to restart your computer. It is recommended to save all your data you are working on before restarting.
4. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X with STOPZilla AntiMalware
4. Remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X with STOPZilla AntiMalware
1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X. 2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X 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.
5. Back up your data to secure it against infections and file encryptions by Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X in the future
5. 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.X (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.X.
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.X.
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.X 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.X should be restored.
NOTE! Substantial notification about the Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X threat: Manual removal of Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X requires interference with system files and registries. Thus, it can cause damage to your PC. Even if your computer skills are not at a professional level, don’t worry. You can do the removal yourself just in 5 minutes, using a malware removal tool.
Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.
1. For Windows 7,XP and Vista.
2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X.
1. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X.
1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove Trojan.Ransomcrypt.X.
1. For Windows 7 and earlier
