Threat summary:

.encry File Extension Virus short description

 

.encry File Extension Virus is also known as the Iron ransomware which encrypt the file as ‘.encry’ filename extension. This malware drops a ransom note whose main purpose is to acquire money from your pocket.The cyber criminals use main strategy to infect the system which is known as Maktub Locker. It is inserted as a drive by attack. This attack is spread when the malicious objects such as files or URLs get introduced to the victim. When the .encry File Extension Virus get infected to your system, it instantly starts to download and execute the different types of files on the machine. These are the notorious files which may be of .temp, .dll, .exe. The files get dropped on the Windows location which are as follows:

%Local%

%AppData%

%Temp%

%Common%

%Roaming%

 

How does the system get infected by the .encry File Extension Virus

• Spam email: This method is one of unique trick used by the hackers. They create the link on the background and when user click to open the spam email, .encry File Extension Virus get spread quickly into the computer.
• Bundled with free software : This is also one of the important technique for the cyber criminals. When you download and install the freeware, you will notice that this freeware has terms and condition. And if you will install after reading this EULA your system will get protected by this. If you does not need to install you can easily discard the set up of freeware. Other wise .encry File Extension Virus come into your computer.
• Exploit kit: it is not a single object. It is actually found in obfuscated objects which provides infection and check your entire system and antivirus. After that the kit run inside your system in order to provide unnoticed infection.
• URL posted on social media: When you click on the link, .encry File Extension Virus get the easy access to come inside your computer.

The malicious method of .encry File Extension Virus to demand ransom

.encry File Extension Virus drop the ransom note and make user victim. You may find that the ransom message has warned you to pay the amount. The hackers give a deadline to pay the cash. They also give the warning that if you will not pay the ransom, your file get deleted permanently. Remember, they are not going to give you any decryption key. So, don’t get victim and don’t pay any cash. Delete .encry File Extension Virus completely from your computer.

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Remove .encry File Extension Virus From Your PC

Step 1: Remove .encry File Extension Virus in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove .encry File Extension Virus using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To .encry File Extension Virus

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find .encry File Extension Virus related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove .encry File Extension Virus Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove .encry File Extension Virus related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the .encry File Extension Virus virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the .encry File Extension Virus infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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