PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware Removal Report & Prevention Tips

PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware : Brief Description

 

A new ransomware virus was discovered known as PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware which offers a live support chat feature and also an uninstaller for its victimized users for the first time. CryptoWall ransomware was the first malware to provide the customer support system onto their payment portals. Although, PadCrypt 3.2.2 uses live chat which allows the victims to interact with the virus developers in real time. Such type of feature could potentially increase the amount of ransom payment, because the victimized users can receive so-called “support service” and also be guided onto the confusing process of completing ransom payment.

PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware

PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware : Offers Live Chat Support Feature

With the release of PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware, customer support service is taken into a new level by the threat creators which offering live chat. In the displayed screen of PadCrypt 3.2.2 virus, a new link identified as a “Live Chat” provided for the customer support. If a victimized system user click on this Live Chat option, then it will open up a new Window screen which allows the victims to send a message to the malware developers.

In the same screen, the reply will be shown if the cyber criminals respond to them. At the time of writing article, the Command & Control (C&C) servers for the PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware are offline. Thus, the virus will not actually encode everything even though it displays you the ransom-demanding screen. Besides, the live chat support requires an active Command & Control server, the provided live chat functionality might be broken as well.

PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware Makes It Quite Easy To Delete the Infection

For those infected computer users who wish to eliminate the malware, PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware makes it very easy by providing an installer. You may recently seen a ransomware which allows you to disable or enable the autorun for it, but the very first time, it has been found that the malware provides an uninstall software as well. When the threat gets inside the targeted machine, an uninstaller will also be installed at %AppData%\PadCrypt\unistl.exe. Once this uninstaller is executed, it will delete all ransom notifications and the malicious files associated with PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware infection. Sadly, all encoded files will remain.

Distribution Methods & Encryption Process of PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware

The malware is distributed through spam email which contains a harmful link to a zip archive which contains a PDF file onto it. This PDF file is actually an executable that renamed to have .scr extension. When the file executed, it downloads the unistl.pdcr and package.pdcr files from now disabled Command & Control servers. The C&C servers used by this PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware includes cloudnet.online, annaflowersweb.com and subzone3.2fh.co.

 

PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware

File package.pdcr is the PadCrypt 3.2.2 executable and the unist.pdcr is an uninstaller. When its malicious files gets executed, it encrypts the files and data stored on the infected users' computer. After the encryption process, it will display a ransom note “IMPORTANT READ ME.txt” which contains ransom instructions. It will demand 0.8 BTC which is approximately equivalent to $831 as a ransom fee via Ukash or PaySafeCard. The ransom note instructions also state that the victimized PC users have 96 hours for ransom payment, otherwise the decryption key will be destroyed. Unfortunately, this is currently unidentified if there is a way to decode these enciphered files for free. However, if we get anything important related to PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware, we'll be sure to post it.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

  • Click Windows Flag and R button together.

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  • Type “regedit” and click OK button

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  • Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

  • Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

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  • Type msconfig and press Enter

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  • Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

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Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

  • Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
  • While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
  • Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
  • Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
  • Select the System Restore option from the list.
  • Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
  • Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed PadCrypt 3.2.2 Ransomware virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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