Satana Ransomware Virus (Removal Steps and Protection Updates)

The Satana ransomware is a dangerous ransomware strain which both encrypts victim data and infects the MBR of the local drive. For more information read our in-depth removal guide.

Satana Ransomware Description

The Satana ransomware is malware Trojan that is particularly damaging to the computer victims. It not only encrypts targer user file types but also prevents the Microsoft Windows operating system from booting up properly. The criminal developers demand a ransom sum payment for both the file and system recovery.

Upon infection Satana ransomware crafts a user account control (UAC) notification which spawns repeatedly until the user clicks on “Yes”. The ransomware then moves itself to the Appdata\Local\Temp location where it starts to profile the infected host and gather important system information. This data is used to generate the AES encryption key which is used by the encryption module.

The following file types are targeted by Satana ransomware:

.bak .doc .jpg .jpe .txt .tex .dbf .db .xls .doc .jpg .jpe .txt .tex .dbf .db .xls .cry .xml .vsd .pdf .csv .bmp .tif .1cd .tax .gif .gbr .png .mdb .mdf .sdf .dwg .dxf .dgn .stl .gho .v2i .3ds .ma .ppt .acc .vpd .odt .ods .rar .zip .7z .cpp .pas .asm

The virus uses a portable executable (PE File) to ovewrite the MBR (master boot record) of the drive. The original MBR is copied and stored in an encrypted form. This makes the computer unable to boot properly. A ransomware message is displayed to the victims which displays the following contents:

You had bad luck. There was crypting of all your files in a FS bootkit virus To decrypt you need to send on this E-mail: monika343@ausi(dot)com your private code (code omitted) and pay on a Bitcoin wallet: (account info omitted) total 0,5 btc. After that during 1-2 days the software will be sent to you – decryptor – and the necessary instructions. All changes in hardware configurations of your computer can make the decryption of your files absolutely impossible! Decryption of your files is only possible on your PC! Recovery is possible during 7 days, after which the program – decryptor – cannot ask for the necessary signature from a public certificate server. Please contact via E-mail, which you can find as yet in the form of a text document in a folder with encrypted files, as well as in the name of all encrypted files. If you do not appreciate your files we recommend you format all your discs and reinstall the system. Read carefully this warning as it is no longer able to see at startup of the computer. We remind you once again – it is all serious! Do not touch the configuration of your computer! How to pay on the Bitcoin wallet you can easily find on the Internet. Enter your unlock code, obtained by E-mail here and press “ENTER” to continue the normal download on your computer. Good luck! May God help you! a

Satana Ransomware Distribution

The Satana ransomware is distributed using the typical infection vectors – spam email campaigns, browser hijackers, malicous ads, payload downloaders and infected counterfeit software downloads from both untrusted sites and P2P networks.

Satana Ransomware Removal

For a faster solution, you can run a scan with an advanced malware removal tool and delete Satana completely with a few mouse clicks.

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.

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

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

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

STEP IV: Remove Completely Satana Ransomware Using SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

SpyHunter anti-malware tool will diagnose all current threats on the computer. By purchasing the full version, you will be able to remove all malware threats instantly. Additional information about SpyHunter / Help to uninstall SpyHunter

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.

SpyHunter anti-malware tool will diagnose all current threats on the computer. By purchasing the full version, you will be able to remove all malware threats instantly. Additional information about SpyHunter / Help to uninstall SpyHunter