The XPan ransomware virus is a recent infection that you should remove. The virus reportedly attacks users in Brazil since April 2017. The ransomware will add the .one extension at the end of the infected files’ names. XPan will encrypt your valuable data and ask for a ransom fee.
.One XPan Ransomware Virus – How Did I Get It?
The usual method of spreading ransomware is through email spam. The crooks behind .One XPan will send out emails that contain the virus. However, since this virus is targeting specific businesses and people, other methods of distribution are possible.
The XPan crooks are said to target certain computers manually. They may employ exploit kits, phishing schemes, and other means of information theft. That information is then used to drop the ransomware.
.One XPan Ransomware Virus – What Does It Do?
The ransomware virus will get into your computer, drop its files, and start the malicious process of infection. According to some sources, One XPan will drop a file named “file.exe”. The virus will also create a text file named “Recupere seus arquivos aqui.txt.” This file will have the ransomware note of .One XPan.
The note states:
“Seus arquivos foram criptografados.
Essa sua chave: – (code
Para recupera-los entre em contato pelo nosso email: [email protected] enviando sua chave.
Responderemos seu email em at 24h.”
Quick translation to English:
“Your files have been encrypted.
This is your key: – (code
To recover them please contact us by email: [email protected] by sending your key.
We will respond to your email in 24h.”
The XPan ransomware virus should be removed as quickly as possible.
How To Delete .One XPan Ransomware Virus?
The .One XPan ransomware virus can be removed quickly and easily with the help of an anti-malware tool. Getting protection for your computer is very important, especially if you run a business.
- Download the Tool:
- Scan your system.
- Remove The Virus.
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Ransomware Removal
STEP I: 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.
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1) Hit 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
Or check our video guide – “How to start PC in Safe Mode with Networking”
STEP II: Show Hidden Files
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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
STEP III: Enter Windows Task Manager and Stop Malicious Processes
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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
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STEP V: Repair Windows Registry
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1) Again type simultaneously the Windows Button + R key combination
2) In the box, write “regedit”(without the inverted commas) 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
Further help for Windows Registry repair
STEP VI: Recover Encrypted Files
- 1) Use present backups
- 2) Use professional data recovery software
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– Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery – a specialist tool that can restore partitions, data, documents, photos, and 300 more file types lost during various types of incidents and corruption.
- 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
STEP VII: Preventive Security Measures
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1) Enable and properly configure your Firewall.
2) Install and maintain reliable anti-malware software.
3) Secure your web browser.
4) Check regularly for available software updates and apply them.
5) Disable macros in Office documents.
6) Use strong passwords.
7) Don’t open attachments or click on links unless you’re certain they’re safe.
8) Backup regularly your data.
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