An infection with the dangerous Satyr ransomware virus leads to serious security issues. Victims can restore and protect their computers by following our complete removal guide.
Manual Removal Guide
Recover Satyr- Files
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Distribution of Satyr Ransomware Virus
Satyr virus is a new data locker ransomware that has been released in attack campaigns against computer users worldwide. The threat could be utilizing widely used tactics of distribution to infect computer systems.
One of the easiest ways for the criminals to spread the payload of Satyr ransomware is by attaching it to email messages that are later released in active attack campaigns. The method allows hackers to send the virus to large lists of potential victims. The attachments to malicious email spam messages usually have Word documents or other types of files which users open without hesitation. Once opened on a target host these compromised files trigger the ransomware payload and infect the device with Satyr crypto virus. Other infection tactic related to emails is hyperlink inserted in the content of the messages. The links are usually labeled as leading to a familiar website or a file of user interest.
Computer criminals behind this new ransomware can be using malicious sites or download portals to distribute malware of different kinds, including Satyr virus. A popular option is the use of infected documents which may be of different types ‒ spreadsheets, rich text documents, presentations and databases. They are modified to initiate the virus once the built-in scripts are run. Usually when the files are opened a notification will ask the users to run the macros (scripts). If this is done the infection follows.
The hacker-controlled sites are specialist portals that have been created either manually or automatically by the criminals behind Satyr virus. They can either directly distribute the threat by initiating various scripts or automated operations or link to such instances. Redirects are usually caused by email interaction, ad networks or other browsing activity. However one of the main sources is the availability of browser hijackers. They are malicious add-ons made for the most popular web browsers ‒ Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Microsoft Edge and Safari. Once installed they not only infect the users with the malware, but also redirect the victims to a hacker-controlled site. Depending on the configuration the browser hijackers can also steal sensitive information such as any stored passwords, account credentials, history, bookmarks, form data and settings.
Impact of Satyr Ransomware Virus
The Satyr virus is new strain of the Spartacus malware family which has caused a large impact attack campaign worldwide. It is possible that the new version is merely just a customized strain made by the same developers. In certain situations the authors Spartacus may offer the virus’s code on the underground hacker markets. If it is bought by another party then other hackers are the perpetrators of the crime.
As usual customized strains follow the behavior patterns of their parents, in this case this is the Spartacus virus itself. The security analysis of the captured strains shows that it contains several features that sets it apart from other families. The malware engine is made in a modular way and can accomodate various changes depending on the targeted computers.
The infections may begin with the start of an information gathering engine which can hijack sensitive data. It is usually classified into two main types:
- Private Data — This data can be used to directly expose the identity of the users. Examples include their name, address, telephone number, interests, location, passwords and account credentials.
- Anonymous Metrics — They are mainly composed of information that are used to judge how effective their attack campaign is.
The Satyr virus can then proceed with a stealth protection. It can use the harvested data in order to scan the system for any applications or services that can interfere with the correct Satyr execution. Examples include anti-virus suites, sandbox environments and virtual machine hosts.
Follow-up steps can run system changes. An example modification can impact the Windows Registry, as a result the users may find that certain applications and services can stop working. Other changes to the operating system can lead to a persistent state of execution which can make it very hard to remove the threats manually without the use of a quality anti-malware engine.
When all relevant components have executed correctly the ransomware engine is started. It aims to encrypt target user data with a strong cipher. Example data includes the following:
- Documents
- Archives
- Music
- Videos
- Backups
- Databases
All encrypted files are renamed with the .Satyr file extension which bears the name of the virus. Depending on the attack campaign the hackers can opt to display various ransomware messages.
Remove Satyr Ransomware Virus and Restore PC
Please note that paying the requested ransom fee to cyber criminals does not really solve your problem with Satyr crypto virus. In fact, you only encourage hackers to continue spreading ransomware of this kind. Instead, you must remove the threat immediately, and only then look for optional ways to recover your data.
WARNING! Manual removal of Satyr ransomware virus requires being familiar with system files and registries. Removing important data accidentally can lead to permanent system damage. If you don’t feel comfortable with manual instructions, download a powerful anti-malware tool that will scan your system for malware and clean it safely for you.
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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 below 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
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– 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
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– 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 Satyr- Files
WARNING! All files and objects associated with Satyr ransomware 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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3. Using System Restore Point
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– Hit WIN Key
– Select “Open System Restore” and follow the steps
4. Restore your personal files using File History
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– 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
