Remove E-A-C Ransomware And Decrypt Infected Files

Simple Steps To Delete E-A-C Ransomware

E-A-C Ransomware is a type of hazardous computer infection that is distributed by malicious actors for money extortion purposes. For the attack to be successful, cyber criminals use a variety of propagation methods to infect victims that includes spam emails, exploits, fake updates, and others. Following successful intrusion, this deadly crypto-malware consequently encrypts images, music, videos, documents, and other data stored on the infected machine with the help of powerful encryption algorithm. The virus appends “.E-A-C” extension to each of the compromised files, making them unreachable to the victims. To regain access to the locked files, attackers ask users to pay a ransom in BitCoin, the size of which can vary greatly.

Depth Analysis of E-A-C Ransomware:

E-A-C Ransomware has been identified as a variant of GlobeImposter ransomware family. This precarious malware also leaves a ransom note titled “Decryption INFO.html” on each folder that contains the infected data and informs victims about the unkind situation. It also states that the only way to restore the locked data is by using the decryption software that you will have to purchase from the criminals. For more details, victims are instructed to contact the hackers via the provided email address. The letter must contain the victims’ unique ID. People are also warned that removing the virus, running anti-virus tools or trying manual decryption may cause permanent data loss.

To make the encryption more effective, E-A-C Ransomware deletes Shadow Volume Copies (automatic Windows backups that can be used for data recovery), disables Windows repair function, alters the registry, disables Windows Defender, and performs other actions. Due to these changes, the operating system might become unresponsive after infection termination.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

PERSONAL ID

–

ENGLISH

ALL YOUR FILES AND IMPORTANT DATA ARE ENCRYPTED!

To recover data you need decryptor.

To get the decryptor you should:

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

After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt and after payment you will receive a decryptor and instructions We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.

Attention!

Only [email protected] or [email protected] can decrypt your files

Do not trust anyone [email protected] or [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

Should You Contact The Attackers?

In exchange of the functional decryptor, criminals demand a huge amount of ransom from the victimized users that may vary from $200 to $1500. The payment has to be done in BitCoins and has to transfer in crooks BTC wallet address. However, you have absolutely no guarantee that attackers will decode the infected files even after taking the extortion. The tendency of such con artists has been to cheat the affected people and cause them to lose both files as well as the money. So, never consider dealing with the criminals or even contacting them as doing so will only lead to further troubles.

What Should The Crooks Do?

Paying is never an option, so do not even think about doing so and perform the removal of E-A-C Ransomware as soon as possible instead. Of course, this is not the easiest way since these parasites run silently in the background for a while, but the detection rate shows that you can rely on anti-malware tools and clear the virus using such applications. As far as restoring the compromised files is concerned, you should use a recently made backup made on any external drive. However, in the absence of a proper backup, you can try effective data-recovery software as this is the only option left for you.

Threat Summary

Name: E-A-C Ransomware 

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Description– Precarious virus that encodes users’ crucial data and then demands an amount of ransom to get the decryption software.

Extension– “.E-A-C”

Ransom demanding message– “Decryption INFO.html”

Attackers’ Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]

Symptoms: Affected people cannot open files stored on their device, previously functional files now have different extensions, A ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Ways To Spread E-A-C Ransomware:

Ransomware are mostly spread through spam campaigns, trojans, illegal activation tools, fake updaters and untrustworthy download channels. Trojans are malicious piece of software that can cause chain infections (i.e. download/installation of additional malware).  Additionally, hackers send scam emails by the thousand, during mass-scale operations named “spam campaigns”. The letters of the mails are often camouflaged as “urgent”, “official”, “important and so on. However, they have infectious files attached to them and contain download links of vicious content. The spiteful files can be in multiple formats (e.g. archive and executable files, PDF and Microsoft Office documents, JavaScript, etc.) and as soon as they are executed – the infections chain is started.

Tips To Prevent Ransomware Intrusion:

To avoid this, you should never open dubious emails. Such mails any contain malicious attachments or links that can result in a malware infection. Furthermore, you are highly advised to use only official and reliable download sources. Additionally, all products must be activated and updated using tools provided by legitimate developers. Since illegal activation tools (“cracks”) and third party updaters usually spread malevolent software. But at the moment, just take a quick action and remove E-A-C Ransomware from the computer.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove E-A-C Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete E-A-C Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove E-A-C 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 E-A-C Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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 E-A-C 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.