How To Remove Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware And Restore Infected Data

Proper Guide To Delete Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware From System

Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware is a kind of dangerous file-encrypting malware which tends to silently infiltrate your computer without your approval and lock your crucial files and data stored inside your system. This perilous malware is able to infect almost all types of data including images, videos, music, documents, presentations etc. and make them completely inaccessible or unusable. It uses a very powerful encryption algorithm to lock the targeted data and appends “.crypton” extension with the name of each of them. After that, you will not be able to access any of such files without using a decryption software that is kept on attackers’ server.

Following successful encryption, Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware displays ransom notes “@[email protected]”, “@[email protected]” and “@[email protected]” whch informs you about the unkind situation and also provides the file-recovery instruction. The text files state that all your crucial data have been locked with RSA cryptography and in order to regain access to them, you must buy the decryption tool from the attackers. One of the ransom note includes a link that redirects you to Tor website from where you can buy the BitCoins and then transfer that to the crooks’ wallet. Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware authors generally ask 0.00261524 of BitCoin as ransom amount and promise that once the payment is done, you will be provided the required tool.

Text Presented in the Ransom Notes:

>>CRYPTO LOCKER<<
Unfortunately, your security system did not pass our test.
We decided to help you to improve it.
Your files are encrypted.
File contents are encrypted with random key.
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you NOT to use any “decryption tools”.
These tools can damage your data, making recover IMPOSSIBLE.
Also we recommend you not to contact data recovery companies.
They will just contact us, buy the key and sell it to you at a higher price.
If you want to decrypt your files, you have to get RSA private key.
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How to CONTACT us and find out the AMOUNT and DETAILS of BTC wallet for PAYMENT?
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To get RSA private key you have to contact us via the link below, located in the TOR private network.
Using this link you can get all the necessary support and make payment.
You just have to download and install the TOR browser (google it) via official site
>> hxxp://mj4mxqvlo4xh5fb2fxc32em5ihuq72dneykrtmzr3hrqnyxlfmkh2qqd.onion<<
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If you have any problems with TOR browser, email us:
>> [email protected] <<
and send us your id:
>> – <<
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HOW to understand that we are NOT scammers?
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You can ask SUPPORT for the TEST-decryption for ONE file!
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After the successful payment and decrypting your files, we will give
you FULL instructions HOW to IMPROVE your security system.
We ready to answer all your questions!
>>CRYPTO LOCKER<<

Should You pay The Ransom?

Security experts strongly deny from making any sort of payment to the hackers as you have absolutely no guarantee that they will decrypt your files even after taking the ransom. According to the reports, such types of criminals often disappear once the transaction is done or provide rogue application to the victims in the name of decryption tool which only harms the machine upon getting installed. Moreover, even if they deliver the necessary software that works, the virus will still remain in the device and can strike again for further revenues. So, never trust on the hackers and try to remove Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware from the work-station as soon as possible.

How To Recover The Infected Files?

In order to deal with such perilous situation, you should keep making regular backups by the help of which, you can easily retrieve the compromised data. However, in the absence of a proper backup, use a genuine data-recovery program. There are multiple third-party applications that are very useful in restoring the infected or lost files, you should also use any of such tools to get your data back.

Threat Summary

Name- Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware

Type- Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Extension- “.crypton”

Ransom note- “@[email protected]”, “@[email protected]” and “@[email protected]”

Description- Hazardous crypto-malware that encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key.

Symptoms- All of your important files and data are locked and can’t be opened without using a private key.

Distribution-Spam email campaigns, Executable files etc.

Damage- Causes permanent data loss and can also drop other pernicious infections onto the compromised device.

Removal- Manual and automatic guidelines as provided under this article

How Does This Ransomware Enter Your Computer:

Such types of crypto-viruses intrude the targeted device though various deceptive techniques such as spam email campaigns, fake software updaters, Trojans, questionable download sources, unofficial software activation tools etc. The most common method used by hackers to distribute ransomware programs is by sending emails that contain malicious attachments. Crooks generally attach MS office, exe files, PDF documents, and JavaScript files. Once you open the attachment, those malevolent files install some perilous application. And therefore, it is necessary to stay away from suspicious mails coming from unknown source. You never know what they are containing. But at the moment, just take a quick action and remove Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware from the machine by following the effective removal steps given below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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 Crypton (Aurora) 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.