How To Remove Secure ransomware (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Effective Guide To Restore Files from Secure ransomware

Secure ransomware is a highly vicious file encrypting virus that belongs to the Globelmposter Ransomware family. It was discovered by the malware researcher GrujaRS. Its main function is to encrypt data and makes them inaccessible until the decryption tool is purchased. It appends the “.SECURE” extension to every encrypted file.  After that it sends a ransom message and an HTML file “how_to_back_files.html” which instruction about how to decrypt encrypted data.

“how_to_back_files.html” informs victim about their files are encrypted by the powerful encryption algorithm and it is impossible to restore decrypt files without a decryption key. In order to get the decryption key victims must send one image or text file and the appointed personal ID which mentioned at the bottom of the ransom message via [email protected] (or [email protected]) email address. Then after that will decrypt the file and the cost of a decryption key able of decrypting all other kind of data and files. Victims are encouraged to contact SECURE developer soon. The price of the decryption tool is not specified it only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. Victims are also warned, do not use any other decryption tools or scan the System with antimalware tool since this will cause permanent data loss.

Text presented in Secure ransomware HTML file (“how_to_back_files.html”):

YOUR PERSONAL ID

–

ENGLISH

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!

YOUR DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, DATABASES AND ALL THE REST FILES ENCRYPTED CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY STRONG ALGORITM. WITHOUT A SECRET KEY STORED WITH US, THE RESTORATION OF YOUR FILES IS IMPOSSIBLE.

To get the decryptor you should:

Send 1 test image or text file [email protected].

In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).

We will give you the decrypted file and assign the price for decryption all files

We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.

—————————– P.S. ———————————-

It is in your interest to respond as soon as possible to ensure the recovery of your files, because we will not store your decryption keys on our server for a long time. Be sure to add our email addresses to the trusted list, in your email client’s settings. And also check the folder “Spam” when waiting for an email from us. If we do not respond to your message for more than 24 hours, write to the backup email : [email protected]

Did not receive an answer?

Check the SPAM folder.

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Only [email protected] can decrypt your files

Do not trust anyone [email protected]

Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools

Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data

Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user’s unique encryption key

Paying money can get back all encrypted Files?

Paying money to the hacker never get back all encrypted files. It is only a trick to extort huge ransom by the phishing innocent users. So users do not trust on ransom note and never try to pay ransom money. In most of the cases victim who pay ransom money they got scammed.  Once victim pay ransom they demands more and more. Cyber-criminal often demands ransom in the form of bitcoin which is unable to traceable and the victim does not claims who took ransom money. Most of the victim complained that, cyber-criminal closed all the way of communication just after received ransom money. There are highly chance victim can lose their files and money both.

What Victim Should Do?

Paying money to the hacker is too risky and wastes the money. There are highly chance victim cannot send the decryption key just after received ransom money. If your system file is already encrypted and there is no any way without paying money. Never think to pay ransom money. The only way to restore data by using backup. If back is not available, corrupt or too old then you can use third party recovery Software. But before using them you are highly advice to remove Secure ransomware completely from System in order to keep the remain file safe and secure from further encryption.

How did Ransomware infect your System?

Ransomware distributed through spam email campaign, unofficial software updates, Trojan. Spam email often used to proliferate Ransomware and malware infection. Spam email contains malicious attachments or downloader link. When users open malicious files or click on the downloader link cause download and installation of malicious programs. Malicious file can be into various formats like as MS Office documents, Zip, archer, exe, PDF, and java scripts.

Downloading or updating system Software from unofficial webpage like as free file hosting and free downloader sites, peer to peer networks like as torrent, eMule, Gnutella etc and other third party downloader sources. Trojan is a malicious program that proliferate other malicious software. It also causes a chain infection and the installation of harmful malware like as spyware, adware, Ransomware.

How To  protect your System from  Ransomware?

Do not try to open email which seems suspicious, contains malicious attachments or sent through unknown sender. If any file seems suspicious do not open without scanning. It is important to check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes of the email body content. Installed Software should be kept up to date. Do not download, installed, or update the System Software from unofficial site. Software must be downloading, install or update from their official and trustworthy download channels. It is highly recommended scan your System with reputable antimalware tool. If your System is already infected with SECURE we are highly recommended a running a scan with reputable antimalware tool.

Threat Summary:

Name: Secure ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File Virus

Encrypted File Extension: SECURE

Ransom Demanding Message: how_to_back_files.html file

Cyber criminal Contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your System, A ransom demanding message is displayed on your desktop screen.

Removal: In order to remove ransomware we are highly advice scan your PC with reputable antimalware tool.

Recover: In order to recover file we are highly advice use backup or third party recovery software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Secure ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Secure ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Secure 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 Secure ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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 Secure 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.