What is Eman ransomware? And how does it carry out its attack?
Eman ransomware is a new crypto-malware that also happens to be the latest variant of Matrix ransomware. It follows NEWRAR ransomware which was released not too long ago. Nothing much has changed in this new variant except for the extension it uses to mark encrypted files which are now .eman as well as its ransom note.
Once it carries out its attack, Eman ransomware will drop its malicious payload in the system (nwovkcyl.exe). Upon the execution of the payload file, Eman ransomware will connect the infected computer to a remote server controlled by the attackers. After establishing a connection, it makes modifications in the Windows Registry so that it can run on every system boot. It also downloads additional malicious files in the system folders. These files along with the data gathered about the system and the user are then used for stealth protection which allows the crypto-malware to execute its attack without any interruption from any security programs.
After the system modifications, Eman ransomware will start encrypting its targeted files using both AES and RSA ciphers. Following data encryption, it adds .eman suffix to each one of the encrypted files and releases its ransom note, #README_EMAN#.rtf, which contains a quite lengthy message stating:
“HOW TO RECOVER YOUR FILES INSTRUCTION
ATTENTION!!!
We are really sorry to inform you that ALL YOUR FILES WERE ENCRYPTED
by our automatic software. It became possible because of bad server security.
ATTENTION!!!
Please don’t worry, we can help you to RESTORE your server to original
state and decrypt all your files quickly and safely!
INFORMATION!!!
Files are not broken!!!
Files were encrypted with AES-128+RSA-2048 crypto algorithms.
There is no way to decrypt your files without a unique decryption key and special software. Your unique decryption key is securely stored on our server. For our safety, all information about your server and your decryption key will be automatically DELETED AFTER 7 DAYS! You will irrevocably lose all your data!
* Please note that all the attempts to recover your files by yourself or using third-party tools will result only in irrevocable loss of your data!
* Please note that you can recover files only with your unique decryption key, which is stored on our side. If you will use the help of third parties, you will only add a middleman.
HOW TO RECOVER FILES???
Please write us to the e-mail (write in English or use a professional translator):
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
You have to send your message on each of our 3 emails due to the fact that the message may not reach its intended recipient for a variety of reasons!
In the subject line write your personal ID:
1BB925C37CFF3DB1
We recommend you attach 3 encrypted files to your message. We will demonstrate that we can recover your files.
* Please note that files must not contain any valuable information and their total size must be less than 5Mb.
OUR ADVICE!!!
Please be sure that we will find a common language. We will restore all the data and give you recommendations on how to configure the protection of your server.
We will definitely reach an agreement !!!”
How does Eman ransomware proliferate?
Eman ransomware proliferates via malicious spam email campaigns just like other Matrix variants. Crooks attach a malicious file in emails and send them to potential victims using spambots. The malicious file may be an executable file, ZIP file, PDF file, or document which contains malicious scripts used to run Eman ransomware in the system. Thus, you must not open suspicious-looking emails no matter who the sender is.
Obliterate Eman ransomware using the removal instructions given below.
Step_1: Tap Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to launch the Task Manager.
Step_2: Go to the Processes tab and look for the malicious processes of Eman ransomware like nwovkcyl.exe then right-click on it and select End Process or End Task.
Step_3: Close the Task Manager and open Control Panel by pressing the Windows key + R, then type in “appwiz.cpl” and then click OK or press Enter.
Step_4: Look for dubious programs that might be related to Eman ransomware and then Uninstall it/them.
Step_5: Close Control Panel and then tap Win + E to launch File Explorer.
Step_6: After opening File Explorer, navigate to the following directories below and look for Eman ransomware’s malicious components such as the nwovkcyl.exe, #README_EMAN#.rtf, [random].exe, and other suspicious-looking files and then erase them all.
- %TEMP%
- %APPDATA%
- %DESKTOP%
- %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
- C:\ProgramData\local\
Step_7: Close the File Explorer.
Before you proceed to the next steps below, make sure that you are tech-savvy enough to the point where you know exactly how to use and navigate your computer’s Registry. Keep in mind that any changes you make will highly impact your computer. To save you trouble and time, you can just use Restoro, this system tool is proven to be safe and excellent enough that hackers won’t be able to hack into it. But if you can manage Windows Registry well, then by all means go on to the next steps.
Step_8: Tap Win + R to open Run and then type in Regedit in the field and tap enter to pull up Windows Registry.
Step_9: Navigate to the listed paths below and look for the registry keys and sub-keys created by Eman ransomware.
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\
- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
Step_10: Delete the registry keys and sub-keys created by Eman ransomware.
Step_11: Close the Registry Editor.
Step_12: Empty your Recycle Bin.
Try to recover your encrypted files using their Shadow Volume copies
Restoring your encrypted files using Windows Previous Versions feature will only be effective if Eman ransomware hasn’t deleted the shadow copies of your files. But still, this is one of the best and free methods there is, so it’s definitely worth a shot.
To restore the encrypted file, right-click on it and select Properties, a new window will pop up, then proceed to Previous Versions. It will load the file’s previous version before it was modified. After it loads, select any of the previous versions displayed on the list like the one in the illustration below. And then click the Restore button.
Congratulations, you have just removed Eman Ransomware in Windows 10 all by yourself. If you would like to read more helpful articles and tips about various software and hardware visit fixmypcfree.com daily.
Now that’s how you remove Eman Ransomware in Windows 10 on a computer. On the other hand, if your computer is going through some system-related issues that have to get fixed, there is a one-click solution known as Restoro you could check out to resolve them.
This program is a useful tool that could repair corrupted registries and optimize your PC’s overall performance. Aside from that, it also cleans out your computer for any junk or corrupted files that help you eliminate any unwanted files from your system. This is basically a solution that’s within your grasp with just a click. It’s easy to use as it is user-friendly. For a complete set of instructions in downloading and using it, refer to the steps below
Perform a full system scan using Restoro. To do so, follow the instructions below.
