The .0x009d8a virus also known as the MMM ransomware that encrypts system and user data with the .0x009d8a extension, read our removal guide to restore your PC.
Manual Removal Guide
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How Does .0x009d8a Virus Infiltrate the System?
The .0x009d8a virus is distributed to victims worldwide using several different attacks. The first samples were registered in the first days of August. One of the main methods appear to be email spam messsages sent coordinated in attack waves. The messages can be of different types according to the targets and the scope of the individual campaigns:
- Hyperlinks ‒ The emails contain links that lead to the .0x009d8a virus binaries. Usually social engineering tricks are used to make the victims infect themselves with the malware. The links can lead to the virus itself or an infected file.
- File Attachments ‒ The messages can contain the .0x009d8a virus samples as file attachments.
- Hybrid Delivery ‒ The hackers can use several tactics at once to increase the number of infected hosts.
Another popular way of getting infected with the .0x009d8a virus is by attaining a browser hijacker. They are malicious web browser extensions that are usually made for the most popular applications: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera and Microsoft Edge.. Once they are installed several malicious actions are performed:
- Browser Settings Change ‒ The hijackers change default settings to redirect to a hacker-provided address. This includes the default home page, new tabs page and search engine.
- Additional Malware Infection ‒ The browser hijackers can drop several viruses at once.
- Computers Settings Modification ‒ Advanced malware extensions can also cause system changes that are usually done by the virus code itself.
.0x009d8a virus samples can also be placed in infected files, usually under the form of documents or software installers. The documents can be of different types (spreadsheets, databases or rich text documents) and include malicious macros. The .0x009d8a virus is downloaded once the users activate the built-in scripts.
The software installers are usually hacker-modified versions of popular software. Once the criminals are done the samples are uploaded to hacker-controlled sites or P2P networks like BitTorrent.
Infection Flow of .0x009d8a Virus
.0x009d8a virus is detected by several anti-virus products as a variant of the Hidden Tear malware family. It follows the behavior patterns of other similar ransomware by engaging the engine after the infection has been made.
The encryption process is started, the target files are processed according to a built-in list of file type extensions. It can be customized according to the targets. In most cases the hackers aim to process the most commonly used data: photos, videos, music, databases, documents, backups and etc.
When the encryption process is complete all affected files are renamed using the .0x009d8a extension. A ransomware note is crafted in a “RESTORE_0x009d8a_FILES.html” file containing the following message:
YOUR UNIQ IDENTIFICATOR: QRM2TR6***
What happend with my files?
All your databases corrupted. All your files has been locked ( encrypted) with Ransomware
For encrypting we using strong cryptographic algorithm AES256+RSA-2048 .Do not attempt to recover the files yourself.
You might corrupt your files. We also rewrite all old blocks on HDD and you don`t recover your files with Recuva and other…
YOU HAVE ONLY 6 DAYS FOR BUY YOUR DECRYPTION TOOL
It is not advised to use third party tools to decrypt,if we find them you ,you will forever lose your files.
How i can restore my files?
Go to BTC exchange services and buy 1,2 Bitcoin 3) Send it to address 151F8ufANwCohXzteZ2mauvHLvkS8WmEFT and write us email to address [email protected] for giving your key and decryption tool. In subject write your Unique ID
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Note that the .0x009d8a virus requests the sum of 1.2 Bitcoins which is the equivalent of about 5110 US Dollars. From the note we can see that every machine is assigned a unique identification number. It is usually calculated from gathered system data which is used as input values. The fact that the numbers are generated gives us reasons to believe that the samples can conduct other malicious actions to the compromised computers. Such may include one or more of the following:
- System Modifications ‒ The .0x009d8a virus can modify essential settings and functions of the operating system which can result in a system or performance issues.
- Persistent Installation ‒ Some of the samples may be configured in a such way to monitor the users behavior and actively defend against removal attempts. Such infections can only be removed by using a quality anti-spyware solution.
We strongly recommend to disregard such scams and use a quality anti-spyware solution that can effectively remove all found active infections. Follow our removal instructions below to delete the .0x009d8a virus. After this is done you can use the listed data recovery application to restore the affected data.
Remove .0x009d8a Virus and Restore Data
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.0x009d8a Virus – Manual Removal Steps
Start the PC in Safe Mode with Network
This will isolate all files and objects created by the ransomware so they will be removed efficiently. The steps bellow are applicable to all Windows versions.
1. Hit the WIN Key + R
2. A Run window will appear. In it, write msconfig and then press Enter
3. A Configuration box shall appear. In it Choose the tab named Boot
4. Mark Safe Boot option and then go to Network under it to tick it too
5. Apply -> OK
Show Hidden Files
Some ransomware threats are designed to hide their malicious files in the Windows so all files stored on the system should be visible.
1. Open My Computer/This PC
2. Windows 7
- – Click on Organize button
– Select Folder and search options
– Select the View tab
– Go under Hidden files and folders and mark Show hidden files and folders option
3. Windows 8/ 10
- – Open View tab
– Mark Hidden items option
4. Click Apply and then OK button
Enter Windows Task Manager and Stop Malicious Processes
1. Hit the following key combination: CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
2. Get over to Processes
3. When you find suspicious process right click on it and select Open File Location
4. Go back to Task Manager and end the malicious process. Right click on it again and choose End Process
5. Next, you should go folder where the malicious file is located and delete it
Repair Windows Registry
1. Again type simultaneously the WIN Key + R key combination
2. In the box, write regedit and hit Enter
3. Type the CTRL+ F and then write the malicious name in the search type field to locate the malicious executable
4. In case you have discovered registry keys and values related to the name, you should delete them, but be careful not to delete legitimate keys
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Recover .0x009d8a Virus Files
WARNING! All files and objects associated with .0x009d8a Virus should be removed from the infected PC before any data recovery attempts. Otherwise the virus may encrypt restored files. Furthermore, a backup of all encrypted files stored on external media is highly recommendable.
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1. Use present backups
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3. Using System Restore Point
- – Hit WIN Key
– Select “Open System Restore” and follow the steps
4. Restore your personal files using File History
- – Hit WIN Key
– Type restore your files in the search box
– Select Restore your files with File History
– Choose a folder or type the name of the file in the search bar
– Hit the “Restore” button
