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.
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.
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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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.
This article will explain what is .wtdi ransomware and help you remove the .NET CryptoWall.exe ransomware plus restore encrypted files on your computer.
A ransomware virus believed to imitate the notorious CryptoWall and is written in .NET has appeared in the wild. The virus uses the .wtdi file extension which it adds to the files encrypted by it, after which changes the wallpaper on the infected computer with a message in red bold letters, reportedly written in Russian. The malicious files of the fake CryptoWall ransomware virus have a rest in peace (RIP) icon. In case your computer has been infected by this ransomware infection, we advise reading the following material.
Threat Summary
Name
.wtdi Virus
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
The ransomware encrypts the files on the infected PC’s asking a ransom to be paid to get them back.
Symptoms
Encrypts the files on the infected computer and changes the wallpaper with request to contact the crooks via ICQ. Files are appended the .wtdi file extension to them.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by .wtdi Virus
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.
CryptoWall .wtdi – How Does It Infect
The primary method of infecting victims with this ransomware virus is via taking advantage of the inexperienced users by sending massive e-mail spam. The messages within the sent e-mails contain deceptive messages that aim to convince the victim to either click on a web link that causes a malicious redirect or open a malicious e-mail attachment. E-mails may have deceptive content, like the following:
The web link in the example above, then leads to a fake web page of DHL which automatically triggers a download of a .zip archive in which the payload of viruses, like the .wtdi CryptoWall may be contained in loaders. These loader type of files, when opened may extract the payload of the virus on the infected computer.
Other methods by which you could become a victim of the CryptoWall .wtdi ransomware virus are by downloading fake setups, clicking on malicious web links posted on suspicious sites, or downloading fake updates or installers of software.
CryptoWall .wtdi File Virus – More Information
During the infection process, the loader file downloaded from the spam e-mails or other distribution methods may drop the main payload file, named CryptoWall.exe as reported in VirusTotal:
Then, the ransomware may set the file to run automatically on Windows start-up. This is achievable by modifying the Windows Registry Editor, more specifically the following sub-keys:
Run
RunOnce
In those sub-keys, value strings with custom data are added. They may have random names, or the name of the executable, in this case CryptoWall. The malicious string has the location of the CryptoWall.exe file.
After this has completed, the .wtdi file virus may also delete the shadow volume copies on the infected computer. This is achievable by executing the vssadmin command in administrative Windows mode. This command is responsible for deleting those copies and eliminating all of the chances to retrieve the encrypted files via this method. The command is in different parameters, like the image below displays:
Other activity of the CryptoWall.exe .wtdi ransomware infection includes the obtaining of various system information, such as the Windows version, the IP address and other system details. In addition to this, the virus file of the .wtdi ransomware may also establish connection to multiple different third-party websites, that may eventually prove to download more malicious files on the infected computer, besides just transfer file encryption and decryption keys.
How Does CryptoWall .wtdi Encrypt Files
For the encryption process, the CryptoWall ransomware virus uses multiple different techniques by which it encrypts the files on compromised computers. The main files that are targeted for encryption by this CryptoWall imposter variant are:
Documents.
Music.
Videos.
Audio files.
Archives.
Disk image files.
Other important and often used file types.
After the virus completes the encryption process, the files are rendered no longer able to be opened. This results in them being added the .wtdi file extension. The files may look like the following:
After the encryption process by this ransomware virus has already finished, this infection then drops it’s ransom note in Russian:
Translation:
In general, litter. But we’re a little pissed off and encrypted all your documentation. If you want to decipher them, you need to pay. how It is said that only the mouse in the mousetrap is free of charge =)) Be nice and Pay. Or you will not see your files =) Here is the account number: UNIQUEID And this is the connection with us: ICQ We’ll say how much will the decoder cost …
Remove CryptoWall Imposter and Restore .wtdi Encrypted Files
For the removal of this ransomware virus, we advise following the instructions below. Since this virus may create multiple files in unknown Windows locations, malware researchers recommend hunting it down automatically by using an advanced anti-malware software. Such will also protect your computer In the future as well.
In case you are interested in restoring your encrypted files, we would suggest you to check this article regularly, since malware researchers may soon develop a decrypter for this virus. In the meantime, focus on alternative tricks to restore the files, like the ones we suggested below. They aim to help you restore at least some of the files encrypted by this ransomware virus.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by .wtdi Virus 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 .wtdi Virus. 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 .wtdi Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .wtdi Virus 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 .wtdi Virus on your PC
Find files created by .wtdi Virus
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 .wtdi Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .wtdi Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .wtdi Virus. 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 .wtdi Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .wtdi Virus
Ransomware infections and .wtdi Virus 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:
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.
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.
This article will explain what is .wtdi ransomware and help you remove the .NET CryptoWall.exe ransomware plus restore encrypted files on your computer.
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 .wtdi Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
