Azer CryptoMix ransomware is a new strain of the virus family that uses the .AZER extension, it can be effectively removed by following our guide.
Manual Removal Guide
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How Does Azer CryptoMix Ransomware Infiltrate the System?
The Azer CryptoMix ransomware can be delivered to victim machines using different methods.
A primary strategy is the use of emails that utilize social engineering tactics. The aim of the criminals is to confuse the victims into infecting themselves with the Azer CryptoMix ransomware. The payload is usually carried as an attachment or a link to a hacker-controlled site.
Another option is to distribute the binary file on hacker-controlled sites or payloads such as software installers or documents (rich text documents, spreadsheets and databases). Scripts (macros) are used to modify the orinal source data with the malware.
Web redirects, browser hijackers, ad networks and other related technologies can also lead to an Azer CryptoMix ransomware infection.
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Infection Flow of Azer CryptoMix Ransomware
Malware researchers spotted a new offspring of the CryptoMix ransomware family. It has been labelled as the AZER CryptoMix ransomware as it uses a pattern that ends with the .AZER extension.
Like its parent it launches the encryption engine as soon as the infection is triggered. Like previous versions it uses a built-in list of target file type extensions that are encrypted using a strong cipher. In most cases this includes the most popular data: music, videos, photos, documents, archives, backups, configuration files and etc.
As soon as this process is complete a ransomware note is crafted in a “_INTERESTING_INFORMACION_FOR_DECRYPT.TXT” file that reads the following message:
All you files encrypted
For decrypt write to email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your ID –
The security analysis reveals that this CryptoMix version does not communicate with any criminal servers. The collected samples contain a built-in list of public encryption keys. Each affected host chooses one of them and uses it to generate the private encryption key.
All processed files are renamed using a pattern string: email-[email_address].AZER. As it appears the hackers have not specified a designated ransomware sum. This means that the hackers behind the Azer CryptoMix ransomware are able to extort the victims for a price that is adjusted based on the quantity and quanlity of the processed data.
Furthermore it asks them to contact email addresses hosted on suspicious domains. The note also states that the virus has assigned a custom victim ID to each victim machine. It is usually calculated using the harvested system information in the first stages of infection.
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Remove Azer CryptoMix Ransomware and Restore Data
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Azer CryptoMix – 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
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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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Azer CryptoMix Ransomware Files
WARNING! All files and objects associated with Azer CryptoMix Ransomware 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
