How To Remove Samas DR Ransomware From Your Computer

The Samas DR Ransomware is a new ransomware threat that corrupts files on the infected machines and blackmails the system owners into paying a ransom sum to restore their files.

Samas DR Ransomware Description

The Samas DR ransomware is a typical computer threat that encrypts the user files of the victim computer upon infection. It uses a strong RSA-2048 encryption cipher that makes restoration very difficult. Ransomware creators use malware to blackmail and extort money from the victims of the attacks. In a large majority of the cases, the attacks are launched through a single method of distribution.

The Samas DR Ransomware creates a file with instructions on how to recover the affected files by paying the ransom fee to the criminal operators.

Samas DR Ransomware Distribution

This particular ransomware spreads using the most widespread technique – spam email messages containing malicious links leading to the ransomware file or attached files that feature the malicious code. Upon execution of the infected files, the ransomware begins to encrypt the user files rendering them unavailable to the user.

Samas DR Ransomware – More Details

The Samas DR ransomware is distributed mainly by serving spam email messages with the ransomware files. The identified samples so far indicate that the threat resides in a gotohelldr.exe file.

Upon execution, the ransomware starts to encrypt selected files from the target machine and appends the .!loveworld file extension. The encrypted files cannot be reverse engineered without the decryption key held by the criminal operators. After the encryption phase has ended the virus creates the ransom instructions with the name PLEASE_READ_FOR_DECRYPT_FILES_{victim ID} in a TXT or HTML file.

The contents of the message explain to the victims that their files have been encrypted with the powerful encryption algorithm. The ransom fee requested is 1.7 Bitcoins.

However, if Samas DR continues to spread to other computers on the network, the malware suggests a “premium” solution that decrypts the data on all machines for 29 Bitcoins.

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

STEP III: 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

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STEP V: Repair Windows Registry

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) 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

3) Using System Restore Point

– Hit WIN Key
– Select “Open System Restore” and follow the steps

STEP VII: Preventive Security Measures

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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