How to remove TRAPGET ransomware and decrypt .TRAPGET files

Complete TRAPGET ransomware removal guide

TRAPGET ransomware is a cyber infection conducts data encryption and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. Criminals allegedly have the decryption tool that can be purchased with cryptocurrency exchange. The lengthy ransom message TRAPGET-INSTRUCTION.txt informs victims about such encryption and paying the ransom is the only option to get the encrypted files back. The crooks are ready to provide free decryption of some of the files to gain users’ trust. You should avoid the contact as the email could include malicious programs and malicious sites in them that lead more malware infections.

The TRAPGET ransomware prevents users’ access to the images, audios, videos, documents, presentations and other similar files stored on their device and claims about the publication of these files can be made. This way, it tricks people to make payment to the crooks behind it. However, paying ransom is not the solution. It is not recommended to pay to the crooks because these people are likely to scam people -you might lose your files permanently and suffer financial losses if you pay these criminals. Keep reading the article for the TRAPGET ransomware removal tips and the data recovery alternatives.

Threat Summary

Name: TRAPGET ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware

Family: Nefilim ransomware

Extension use: .TRAPGET

Ransom demanding note: TRAPGET-INSTRUCTION.txt

Cyber criminals’ contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open the files stored on the device, previous functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on the desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to for unlocking the files

Additional information: This malware is designed to show a fake Windows Update Window and modify the Windows hosts file in order to prevent users from accessing security websites online

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, unofficial activation and updating tools

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password stealing Trojan or other malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection

Malware removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool or follow manual malware removal guide provided below the post to remove TRAPGET ransomware from the device

Files recovery: Existing backup is the safe and secure option to get the files back in the original accessible condition. Other data recovery options include Volume Shadow Copy or data recovery tools -check the data removal section below the post for the step by step guide for performing them

TRAPGET ransomware aims to extort ransom from victims by encrypting their files. It performs all its functions without showing any symptoms of it.  So, until the files encryption has done, the users would not inform about the ransomware infection happens on their device. Once those commonly used files get locked, the malware delivers the ransom demanding note and places in each folder containing encrypted files. Here is the full text on the ransom note created by TRAPGET ransomware:

Two things have happened to your company.

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All of your files have been encrypted with military grade algorithms.

The only way to retrieve your data is with our software.

Restoration of your data requires a private key which only we possess.

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Information that we deemed valuable or sensitive was downloaded from your network to a secure location.

We can provide proof that your files have been extracted.

If you do not contact us we will start leaking the data periodically in parts.

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To confirm that our decryption software works email to us 2 files from random computers.

You will receive further instructions after you send us the test files.

We will make sure you retrieve your data swiftly and securely and that your data is not leaked when our demands are met.

If we do not come to an agreement your data will be leaked on this website.

Website: hxxp://corpleaks.net

TOR link: hxxp://hxt254aygrsziejn.onion

Contact us via email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

The message is scary and somewhat convincing that makes users decide to pay money. However, you should ignore such claims. Don’t panic, just remove TRAPGET ransomware and look for other data recovery alternatives.  The malware removal should be done sooner to avoid any system damage. There are many part of system that may get damaged due to the ransomware infection as it altered various system settings to gain complete persistence and perform various malicious actions on the back. It can manage to change windows registry and damage system folders, window registry and other crucial parts. Below the post, you will find complete guide how you should approach TRAPGET ransomware removal.

Next to TRAPGET virus removal, you should consider about files recovery. Existing backups are always the best option. However, not all users have such backup files. In you are the one, once check whether Shadow Copies are available on your device. You may take the help from data recovery sections provided below the post for the respective guide. In case, this option is found deleted, you should use some data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with various special functionalities added. Hope so, they work well in getting TRAPGET ransomware encrypted files back.

Malware distribution relies on malicious files and websites

There are many ways through hackers could spread their products. Most commonly, they deliver ransomware-type infections by spam email method. When email notifications get sent to various people all over the world with misleading headlines that claim about certain issues like orders, invoices, people open such notifications without analyzing them at first place. Certain attachment file or website link is always attacked to them. These files could be malicious Microsoft Office Documents, PDF files, Archives, JavaScript, executable and etc, if opened -they initiate the malware download/ install process on the device. You require paying attention to the email senders and file-types when you receive any email notifications.

TRAPGET ransomware removal tips

The removal task would be an easy process for you, if you opt for “Advanced” mode – powerful antivirus tool detects the infection after scanning and allows you perform TRAPGET ransomware removal with just one click. However, if you want to perform the removal process by your own, follow the guide provided below the post.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete TRAPGET ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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