Eking ransomware virus genealogically stems from the infamous Phobos ransomware family, which has over 20 members, including Mamba, Phoenix, and ISO ransomware. Just like the predecessors, it mimics the notorious file-encrypting viruses from the Dharma family. It uses an identical style for a ransom note and provides word-to-word the same instructions on it. At the moment, the Eking virus creates a pop-up window info.hta or a text file info.txt in every folder that contains locked files. The file contains two emails for contacts: [email protected] and [email protected]. However, neither contacting criminals nor paying the ransom is recommended.
The .eking file extension virus has been detected as the latest Phobos variant. The user who is considered to be the first victim of this ransomware reported that he's downloaded some software, a Medicines for Adobe Acrobat specifically, and soon after that files, such as photos, videos, documents, etc. got locked with the id. [decphob @ tuta.io].eking affix manifests on of their titles.
Eking deletes shadow copies of files, disables the recovery and repair functions of Windows, at the boot stage, disables the firewall with commands, launches the mshta.exe application to display ransomware requirements:
vssadmin.exe vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet
WMIC.exe wmic shadowcopy delete
bcdedit.exe bcdedit /set default recoveryenabled no
bcdedit.exe bcdedit /set default bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
netsh.exe netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
netsh.exe netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
mshta.exe "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\info.hta"
mshta.exe "%PUBLIC%\desktop\info.hta"
mshta.exe "C:\info.hta"
WMIC.exe wmic shadowcopy delete
bcdedit.exe bcdedit /set default recoveryenabled no
bcdedit.exe bcdedit /set default bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures
netsh.exe netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
netsh.exe netsh firewall set opmode mode=disable
mshta.exe "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\info.hta"
mshta.exe "%PUBLIC%\desktop\info.hta"
mshta.exe "C:\info.hta"
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\exec.exe
Your PC has been infected by a ransomware. If you want to restore them, contact the following address below.
E – Mail contact – decphob @ tuta.io / decphob @ protonmail.com
If there is no answer in 24 hours. Try to contact us via Sonar.
Download TOR browser
hxxps://www.torproject.org/download/
While using your TOR browser copy and paste the URL below:
hxxp://kcxb2moqaw76xrhv.onion/
Register an account and message us in our ID : decphob
If the TOR link is not working go to hxxps://onion.live
NEVER RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FILES PERMANENTLY
E – Mail contact – decphob @ tuta.io / decphob @ protonmail.com
If there is no answer in 24 hours. Try to contact us via Sonar.
Download TOR browser
hxxps://www.torproject.org/download/
While using your TOR browser copy and paste the URL below:
hxxp://kcxb2moqaw76xrhv.onion/
Register an account and message us in our ID : decphob
If the TOR link is not working go to hxxps://onion.live
NEVER RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FILES PERMANENTLY
- Trojan.GenericKD.33855769
- Malware@#jur7x0zvg9ce
- A Variant Of MSIL/Kryptik.VYW
- HEUR:Trojan-PSW.MSIL.Agensla.gen
- ML.Attribute.HighConfidence
- Win32WSX-gen [Trj]
- Gen:NN.ZemsilF.34110.vm0@aOGvnLi
- Trojan.GenericKD.33855769 (B), etc.
Moreover, the Eking virus might initiate alterations on the security system, thus preventing AV programs from detecting it. In this case, the removal of the virus requires rebooting the system into Safe Mode with Networking or enabling System Restore. While in Safe Mode, use reliable antivirus software, for instance, Malwarebytes or SpyHunter 5 to scan the machine and delete all malicious entries.
Once you remove Eking ransomware from the system, investigate all the methods that could be applied for data encryption. If you have backups, then a ransomware attack is not a big deal for you. If unfortunately, there are no backups, you can try third-party data recovery software or contact the ransomware researchers and ask them for help because there's no free Eking decryptor developed, at least not yet.
Eking ransomware removal methods
Eking ransomware should be removed from the system as soon as you notice suchlike extension appended to your files. Don't forget that ransomware viruses are often supplemented with multiple payloads, so the longer it stays on the system, the more risk arises to get a trojan or spyware infection in the background.
Besides, it's important to remove Eking virus before any attempts to recover locked files. Otherwise, the ransomware may strike again and re-encrypt the data. Elimination of this virus requires purchasing a full package of a really professional anti-virus program. We recommend using these tools: SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes.
Also, upon Eking removal scan the system with Reimage to restore its technical side to the state prior to the attack. Only after that take action to retrieve data that the virus encrypted.