How to remove Such_Crypt Ransomware (Recover Files)

Simple process to delete Such_Crypt Ransomware

Such_Crypt Ransomware is another destructive computer virus that belongs to ransomware family. Similar to various other perilous infections of same category, it also enters firstly into the Windows PC secretly without even asking for user’s permission and then performs series of malicious tasks in the background. This crypto malware encrypt your crucial files and data stored in the internal memory of your PC and makes you unable to open them again.

Further, it is also known as .mwahahah Virus File. During encryption, it appends each filename with .mwahahah extension to the end of all encrypted filenames and makes them totally useless. Following to encrypting the files, this ransomware creates ransom note with instructions and dropped it on your desktop to notify you about encryption. To get decryption key/tool the users are firstly asked to contact the developers behind the ransomware by writing them an email through the provided email address.

They demand you to make payment for the decryption key and try to convince you that using such key is the only solution to retrieve the encrypted files and you have to pay money to get it. In order to win your trust, it agrees to decrypt 1 encrypted file for free. However, this is a manipulation and tricks in order to trick victim by locking their files. They don’t provide the original decryption key even after complete payment is made to the cyber-criminal.

How to restore or recover the encrypted files?

We do not recommend you negotiate to the cyber crooks for the data recovery. However, they claim in the note that they will provide the decryption tool once payment is done. Thus, paying ransom will not provide any positive results. At current, no any decryption tool is available that can decrypt the encrypted files by this ransomware. You should have to rely on existing backup for the data recovery.

Remember, before injecting back for the data recovery you should remove Such_Crypt Ransomware completely from the computer otherwise it will interfere during the process and will never let you to restore your files. To do so, you are advised to use reliable antimalware removal tool that has the capability to eliminate all infiltrated malware as soon as possible.

Common distribution technique used for ransomware distribution:

When it comes to threat like ransomware, the common infiltration techniques are phishing attacks and infected files. These campaigns involve technique that allows deliver malware across multiple platforms. Cyber criminal distribute this for the only aim to scare people into paying ransom. Infected files are the most effective method of delivering malicious scripts. Macro infected document are loaded on legitimate looking email with the subject lines order information, shipping details as attachment. Once such documents are opened, users are triggered into initiating the macros that drop the ransomware payload and the whole process is done within the second.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

All software should only be downloaded by using official websites and through direct download links. Other unreliable tools like third party installer, free file hosting sites, unofficial pages and other similar tools should not be used as it likely includes rogue apps. It is advised not to open emails that are received from unknown addresses and contain some malicious attachments. All installed software should be updated and activated using tools provided by legitimate software developers. Further, while installing any program, it is recommended to read terms and agreements carefully till the end. Don’t skip custom or advance options as well as other similar settings of installation processes.

Remove Such_Crypt Ransomware

You need to react to Such_Crypt Ransomware as soon as possible. This is because the malware can propagate further and infect more devices on the same network and even cause PC damage. In order to get rid of the infection, we recommend you using some reputable antivirus tool such as Spyhunter that scans your device from threats and remove Such_Crypt Ransomware and other detected ones.

Quick Glance

Name: Such_Crypt Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Ransom demanding message: not mentioned

Extension used: .mwahahah

Cyber criminal contact: Threats actor asks users to contact them via the given email address.      

Short Description: A ransomware that is designed to encrypt the victim’s files to make them pay a specific amount of ransom usually in Bitcoin.

Symptoms: All files are encrypted by using its own malicious extensions. A ransom message forces user to contact hackers in order to receive instructions on how to pay a ransom fee probably in cryptocurrency.

Distribution: malicious email attachments, malicious ads, torrent websites, harmful hyperlinks, software bundling, pirated or cracked software and other social engineering methods.

Damage: All files as well as data are encoded by using strong encryption algorithm and it cannot be opened without paying ransom. Other additional password stealing Trojans infection can be installed along with dubious ransomware infections. 

Removal: To remove Such_Crypt Ransomware use antimalware removal tool. Once PC gets cleaned, recover all files by using backup data.  

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Such_Crypt Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Such_Crypt Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Such_Crypt Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete Such_Crypt Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Such_Crypt Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to Such_Crypt Ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Such_Crypt Ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of Such_Crypt Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by Such_Crypt Ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like Such_Crypt Ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by Such_Crypt Ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with Such_Crypt Ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove Such_Crypt Ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.