Steps To Delete StorageCrypter Ransomware (Including File Decryption Guide)

 

Introduction of StorageCrypter Ransomware

As the malware threats evolve, so StorageCrypter Ransomware has been discovered by malware researchers on November 25th, 2017. According to the depth analysis by security analysts, the creators of such a malware are searching for the vulnerable WD My Cloud accounts that are exposed to Internet. This type of accounts are usually used by the small businesses and the media content creators and they can be easily integrated into the RAID systems. The team of such a ransomware appears to target System users who have the vulnerable backup storage devices with the access to Internet and willing to pay the hefty of unique file decryption fee.

Encryption Process of StorageCrypter Ransomware

Like other variant of ransomware infection, StorageCrypter Ransomware has been also recorded to lock a wide a range of data and file formats such as images, PDFs, documents, audios or videos, databases etc. You can easily notice about this attack on your PC because it usually attach ".locked" file extension at the enciphered objects. Upon the successful file encryption procedure, it's developers generated a ransom message which is usually entitled as "_READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT.txt". This text file can be easily found on each folder that contain ".clocked" extension file. The text which is presented is ransom message is as follow :

Dealing Method of StorageCrypter Ransomware

By displaying scary ransom message, hackers ask victim to pay ransom fee which may vary from 0.4 BTC to 0.12 BTC. To get encrypt files or data back, most of the Computer users easily get agreed to pay ransom fee. However, security experts are strictly warned victim that they should avoid to make a contact with provided email address and pay ransom fee. Because hackers may steal your all crucial data once you agreed to make a contact with hackers including username, contact details, bank account details, username, debit or credit card details, password and much more. After gathering all valuable data, it later forwarded them to hackers with the wrong intention. Therefore, it is safer to delete StorageCrypter Ransomware from the compromised machine rather than making deal with cyber criminals.

Propagation Channels of StorageCrypter Ransomware

Spam email attachments is the most possible distribution channel through which hackers infect PC with StorageCrypter Ransomware. All malware creators usually add an infected and malicious file to email and send it to the innocent Computer users. Once you open the spam email attachment, the malicious file encoding software will automatically downloaded onto your Operating System. Thus, you should be cautious while opening any attachments of your inbox. Before opening attachments, you have to make sure that the spam attachments are non-malicious. The another distribution channels of StorageCrypter Ransomware are exploit kits, drive-by-downloads, fake software updater, bundling method, torrent attackers, pirated software and much more.

 

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Remove StorageCrypter Ransomware From Your PC

Step 1: Remove StorageCrypter Ransomware 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 StorageCrypter Ransomware 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 StorageCrypter Ransomware

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

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

Step 4 : Remove StorageCrypter Ransomware Virus From Registry Entry

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

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove StorageCrypter Ransomware 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 StorageCrypter Ransomware 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 StorageCrypter Ransomware 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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