Infected with GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware? Need to decrypt your files?
What is GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware
This article is devoted to GlobeImposter 2.0 cryptovirus, which has spread around the world, despite the fact that it was originally sharpened for English-speaking users. GlobeImposter 2.0 is an updated version of GlobeImposter that was previously known. Like the original version, it encrypts user data in various formats, basically the most important files for the user, including office documents, photos, videos, multimedia and more. The list of extensions that can be encrypted is very long. Also, it adds the .{mattpear@protonmail.com}MTP extension (or .rose, .ocean, .pizdec) to these files and makes them unsuitable for further use. Below we have placed the image and the content of the ransom note HOW_OPEN_FILES.hta or how_to_back_files.html, which fraudsters leave.
Your files are encrypted!
Your personal ID
***
All your important data has been encrypted. To recover data you need decryptor.
To get the decryptor you should:
pay for decrypt:
site for buy bitcoin:
Buy 1 BTC on one of these sites
1. https://localbitcoins.com
2. https://www.coinbase.com
3. https://xchange.cc
bitcoin adress for pay:
jlHqcdC83***:
Send 1 BTC for decrypt
After the payment:
Send screenshot of payment to alex_pup@list.ru . In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).
After you will receive a decryptor and instructions
Attention!
• No Payment = No decryption
• You realy get the decryptor after payment
• Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools
• Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
• Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user's unique encryption key'
In principle, knowledgeable users will not discover anything new, since, like the analogs, GlobeImposter 2.0 also require a ransom in bitcoins. The amount of the ransom can reach several hundred dollars, which is a lot. We do not recommend that you respond to provocation and pay fraudsters, as there are no guarantees that your files will be returned. Check out our guides to remove GlobeImposter 2.0 and decrypt your files.
Update: Use following service to identify the version and type of ransomware you were attacked by: ID Ransomware. If you want to decrypt your files, please follow our instruction below or, if you have any difficulties, please contact us: submit@securitystronghold.com. We really can help to decrypt your files.
How GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware infected your PC
Most often this comes to the computer without the user’s consent through network settings that are not sufficiently protected. It also happens that GlobeImposter 2.0 comes as an attachment in a spam e-mail list and the user inadvertently activates it. Anyway, you need to use antiviruses and other programs and utilities that can prevent the penetration of similar viruses. Below we indicate ways to remove GlobeImposter 2.0 and decrypt files.
First of all, don’t panic. Follow these easy steps below.
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with networking. To do that, restart your computer before your system starts hit F8 several times. This will GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware system from loading and will show Advanced boot options screen. Choose Safe mode with networking option from the options list using up and down arrows on your keyboard and hit Enter.
2. Log in to the system infected with the GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware virus. Launch your Internet browser and download a reliable anti-malware program and start a full system scan. Once the scan is complete, review scan results and remove all entries detected.
Recommended Solution:
Wipersoft – fully removes all instances of GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware – files, folders, registry keys.
You may find more detailed information about antivirus products in our article – Top 5 Antivirus Software for Windows
Restore your files using shadow copies
- Download and run Stellar Data Recovery.
- Select type of files you want to restore and click Next.
- Select the drive and folder where your files are located and date that you want to restore them from and press Scan.
- Once the scanning process is done, click Recover to restore your files.
Step 2: Remove following files and folders of GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware:
Related connections or other entries:
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How to decrypt files infected by GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware?
You can try to use manual methods to restore and decrypt your files.
Decrypt files manually
Restore the system using System Restore
Although latest versions of GlobeImposter 2.0 Ransomware remove system restore files, this method may help you partially restore your files. Give it a try and use standard System Restore to revive your data.
- Initiate the search for ‘system restore‘
- Click on the result
- Choose the date before the infection appearance
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Roll the files back to the previous version
Previous versions can be copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup (if it is active) or copies of files and folders created by System Restore. You can use this feature to restore files and folders that you accidentally modified or deleted, or that were damaged. This feature is available in Windows 7 and later versions.
- Right-click the file and choose Properties
- Open the Previous Version tab
- Select the latest version and click Copy
- Click Restore
Written by Rami Duafi