Remove SUMMON ransomware & decrypt .SUMMON files

Effective methods to delete SUMMON ransomware

SUMMON ransomware is a newly detected crypto-malware or ransomware. The word ransomware defined as a computer virus that demands ransom money. This devastating threat has been programmed by vicious cyber crooks in order to earn money by performing online crimes in infected machines. Once intrude, it encrypts stored files and renames them by appending [email protected] email address, victim’s ID and by using “.SUMMON” extension to its filename. Due to this, users are unable to access even single files.

Just after that, the ransomware creates a file with “#ReadThis.HTA” containing a note and placed it on victims desktop. The created note contains information about the infection. Also, developers provide information on possible decryption using payment in Bitcoins by transferring certain amount of cryptocurrency to the provided BTC wallet. Victims are given the address where users must contact developers to pay the ransom. The ransom amount is 0.2 Bitcoin which is equivalent to 6885.08 USD.

Users are also warned not to rename encrypted files with third party software as it might results into permanent data loss. Additionally, before paying money victims can send one encrypted file that must be no longer than 200KB in size and ransomware developers will decrypt it for free. As a rule, users cannot decrypt files without right decryption key. There are no any third party tools available that could decrypt files encrypted by this ransomware.

Should victims contact cyber criminals?

There are possibly two ways for data recovery, one is to use decryption tool that can only be purchased from the attackers and second one is to restore files from backup. It is important to know that paying money does not guarantee that they will decrypt all locked files. Quite often, victims who pay money to them get scammed. Therefore, it is advised to choose free data recovery options (if possible). Other option to decrypt all files without paying any money is to use powerful data recovery tool. Therefore, it is recommended to get rid of SUMMON ransomware as soon as it detected or else you may permanently lose the access of your crucial data.

How did SUMMON ransomware invade on my computer?

Ransomware and malware of other type are mainly distributed on the system via spam email campaigns (Malspam). It is described as an email that contains infectious attachments and/or a website link. The main purpose of such email is to trick recipients into opening those malicious file that is designed to deliver malware. Name of file that can be used to deliver malware are MS Office documents, exe file, archive file etc. Other source for the distribution of malware is Trojan.

It is a type of malware that can be used to cause chain infection or install additional harmful malware. This virus can cause damage only when it is installed on the computer. Apart from this, some other methods used for the distribution of SUMMON ransomware are untrustworthy software download channels (free file hosting sites, questionable pages, third party downloader’s/installers and so on), unofficial software activation tools, porn or torrent sites, malicious ads, pirated or cracked software and many more.

Remove SUMMON ransomware

To remove SUMMON ransomware and all its associated files, two removal process have been described below namely manual and automatic. Manual Malware Removal process need essential technical skills, any wrong doings may result in severe system corruption. So, our security researchers recommend users to try the Automatic malware scanner that has the capability this ransomware as soon as possible from the system.

Text presented in the “#ReadThis.HTA”/ransom note:

Your SERVER/COMPUTER is encrypted by us !_
Hello Admin/Guest!

[ENCRYPTER] => All your data is encrypted by us ..
[ENCRYPTER] => Your Server Unique ID : [-]
[ENCRYPTER] => Do you want to decrypt your data?
[ENCRYPTER] => To trust us, first send us a 100-200 KB file,
we will decrypt it to build trust for you.

[AFTERTRUST] => What should you do after building trust?
Help
(
All your data is encrypted,
If your data is important and you want to decrypt it,
You must pay the bitcoin amount set by us,
Send a message to our emails first, after pricing, us and your trust,
Do a Google search to buy bitcoins,
For example: “Buy bitcoins in rubles”.
After purchasing Bitcoin, you must
transfer the Bitcoin to our wallet,
After payment, the decryption tool will be sent to you
along with how to execute it properly
)

ENCRYPTER@server ~ $ To contact us, first send a message to our first email.
[FiRsT Email:] [email protected]
ENCRYPTER@server # If your email is not answered after 24 hours, our email may be blocked.
So send a message to our second email.
[SeCoNd email:] [email protected]

King Of Ransom

SUMMON Ran$omW4rE

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete SUMMON ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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