Remove Kropun Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

How to Remove Kropun Ransomware?

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There’s a new ransomware, plaguing users. And, it goes by the name Kropun. It gets its name from the extension, it adds to your files, when it strikes. Let’s elaborate. The ransomware gains access to your PC, via trickery. Then, once it invades, its programming kicks in. The tool uses cryptography algorithms to encrypt your data. It locks all of it. Every file, you have on your computer, gets encrypted. Documents, archives, pictures, music, videos, and so on. Nothing escapes the clutches of the ransomware. Say, you have a photo called ‘today.jpg.’ After Kropun’s done with it, it turns into ‘today.jpg.kroput.’ And, once that happens, say goodbye. Your data gets rendered inaccessible. You no longer have access to any of your files. And, the only way to change that, is via compliance. You can try to rename or move your files, but it’s futile. If you wish to decrypt them, you need a unique decryption key. And, if you’re to get it, you have to follow the infection’s demands. It lists them in the ransom note, it leaves you, after it strikes. Do NOT do anything, the infection asks of you. Don’t contact the cyber extortionists. Don’t pay the ransom. Don’t reach out to them, in any way. Compliance doesn’t work. It doesn’t bring any positives your way. All, it brings, is regret. Don’t comply.

How did I get infected with?

Kropun uses slyness and subtlety to sneak in. The infection employs the help of the old but gold methods to invade. It hides behind corrupted torrents, links, and sites. It pretends to be a program or system update. Like, an impostor Java or Adobe Flash Player one. It can also hitch a ride with freeware, or use spam emails as a way in. Say, you get an email one day, that appears legitimate. It comes from a reputable source, like a well-known company. DHL, FedEx, Amazon, Netflix. You open it, and it reads that you must verify some private information, or confirm an order. And, to do so, you have to press a certain link, or download an attachment. If you do that, you end up with a threat. That’s how infections, like Kropun gain entry to your system, unnoticed. Your carelessness provides the way in. Don’t give into naivety, haste, and distraction. Don’t throw caution to the wind, and rely on luck. Always take the time to do your due diligence. Even a little extra attention goes a long way. Choose caution over the lack thereof.

Why is Kropun dangerous?

Here’s the thing. After Kropun locks your files, you get a ransom note. It’s a text file that appears on your Desktop. As well as, in each folder that has locked files. The note is standard. It explains your current predicament, and gives you a way out of it. It reads that, if you comply, you’ll get the means to free your files. The tool requests you pay a ransom, in Bitcoin. And, once you confirm payment, the cyber kidnappers will send you the key, you need. Apply that key, and your data gets decrypted. That seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Well, take a moment to think it through. Don’t forget you’re dealing with cyber criminals. Strangers, who unleashed an infection onto unsuspecting users. Then, took their files hostage, and demand payment for their release. Don’t trust a single word, these people utter. They’re unreliable, and have malicious intentions. They don’t care whether you regain control of your files. They lusty for your money. They request $980, and offer a 50% discount, “if you contact us first 72 hours.” That makes the price $490. Don’t pay these people a dime! Don’t reach out to them via email. Don’t follow their demands. There aren’t enough ways to stress that. Do not comply, or you’ll regret it. Think about your options. Say, you trust their promises, and decide to pay the ransom. What then? You hang on their word. But what if they don’t send you the key, you need? Or, send the wrong one? Then, you’re left with less money, and your data remains locked. And, even if you get the proper decryption key, don’t rejoice yet. The key removes the encryption, not the infection that performed the encryption. Let that sink in. You cannot trust cyber kidnappers, who extort you for monetary gain. Trust backups and cloud storage services.

Kropun Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover Kropun Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with Kropun encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate Kropun encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.