Remove Virus-Encoder Ransomware And Restore Encrypted Files

If your files have been compromised and you have received a threatening message, similar to the one below in the form of a wallpaper, page on your web browser or a .txt file, there is a good chance you have the ransomware virus-encoder on your computer. The virus-encoder ransomware is associated with several different email addresses and it infects the user files by encrypting them and making them unable to be opened. This is done with the purpose of extorting users to pay ransom payments to the cyber-criminals for the unlocking of their data. Security researchers strongly advise to remove this malicious code from your computer with an advanced anti-malware sofrtware and to back up your data to further protect it from this and other atacks.

Virus-Encoder Ransomware – How Did My Files get Encrypted

There are many variants of this nasty ransomware trojan, such as [email protected] ransomware and one way each of them to slip onto the user PC is by clicking once on an infected email attachment. Attachment such as microsoft office files associated with malicious macros or files with the following formats are mostly malware-containing.

→dll; .exe; ;.tmp .bat; .cmd; .html;

The .exe and .bat files may be one of several different attachments, but since some users often have programs such as Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook that block out spam mails, there may be hotlinks or html files that may redirect the user to a drive-by download website.
More to it, this vile threat may be on malicious sites to which users may have been misled by clicking on online ads or being redirected because of an unwanted ad-supported program on their computer. Such programs are outlined as low-level threats and they are not being detected as viruses, however they are indirectly dangerous for the user PC.

More About Virus-Encoder Ransomware

Once is has been executed in the victim`s PC, the ransomware trojan may begin to replicated various different files in it. Some of those files may be the malicious .dll and .exe files that perform devious tasks in the user PC as well as the files with the ransom message.
Once it has created the executables, the virus then may create registry entries in HKEY_LOCAL_USER that may allow it to run on system start-up. After it has finished with the preparation phase, the ransomware then begins to perform scans in the Windows file system for different file types, main of which may be:

→cfg; .img; .pdf; .doc; docx; .mp3; .mp4; .xml; .3gp;

These and other files may be encrypted with one of the following extensions:

→[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

After scanning for and encrypting files, the ransomware may then proceed to the final stage – covering its tracks and setting the ransom message. The ransom message may be set as a wallpaper and most users who had the ransomware complain that it had instructions to contact one of the above-mentioned emails/extensions for details on how to pay.

Security experts believe that the masterminds behind the Virus-Encoder ransomware use Tor networking to mask their trails from the user and the law.
In case you have bumped into such ransomware it is highly advisable to swiftly disconnect from the internet and to never comply with the attackers`s demands, because of several different reasons:
1)There is no guarantee that they will restore your files.
2)There is a method for file decryption that is proven to work, mentioned below.
3)Paying to the cyber-crooks only funds them to enhance their research and improve the malware.

Removing Virus-Encoder Ransomware Completely and Restoring Your Files

If you want to fix the damage done by this nasty ransom trojan you need to remove it from your computer, first. In order to do this, you should use the step-by-step instructions after this paragraph to help you with getting rid of this ransomware and using the file-decryption instructions for your data afterwards.

The most highly recommended method for decryption is to use a safe PC and to copy and try to decrypt your files in it. After it is done it is recommended to simply reinstall Windows with all the software and install a powerful anti-malware tool that will protect you from malware like this attack before it even happens. Of course you can also try this tutorial using anti-malware to automatically remove it without having to reinstall your OS:

Removing Virus-Encoder Ransomware

1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Virus-Encoder Ransomware

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: Òhe 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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

2. Remove Virus-Encoder Ransomware with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Virus-Encoder Ransomware.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Virus-Encoder Ransomware.

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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware 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. Back up your data to secure it against infections and file encryptions by Virus-Encoder Ransomware in the future

3. 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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware (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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware.

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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware.

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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware 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 Virus-Encoder Ransomware should be restored.

Restoring Files Encrypted by Virus-Encoder Ransomware

To restore files encrypted by the Virus-Encoder ransomware successfully, you should use the aftermentioned instructions:

Instructions to decrypt and restore files encrypted by Virus-Encoder.

Vencislav Krustev

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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