HDDCryptor Ransomware. Remove and decrypt HDDCryptor virus.

HDDCryptor Ransomware.
Remove and decrypt HDDCryptor virus.

HDDCryptor or HDD Cryptor Ransomware, also know as Mamba virus is new computer’s MBR (Master Boot Record) locker. Once computer system is infected with HDDCryptor, MBR (Master Boot Record) will be rewrited and boot sectors locked. Victims will no longer able to access infected PC. The behaviour of this virus is similar to both Petya and Satana ransomware being reported at the end of January 2016. Apparently HDDCryptor does not spread in a massive scale, however this might change.

Security researchers reports that the malicious executable comes from a malicious websites download. Once boot sectors locked, new user “mythbusters” will be created with a “random 6 digit number” password. It will also add “Defragment Service”, which will runs every time user boot PC. HDDCryptor use dccon.exe, which will encrypt user files and Mount.exe to encrypt files on mapped network drives. Once the encryption process finishes HDDCryptor ransomware will lock boot sectors. User PC will be rebooted and shows a massage. HDD Cryptor is also known as Mamba ransomware.

Apparently developers made a few changes since the previous January variant. The new HDD Cryptor Ransomware comes with variant a new demand of 700 USD and a bigger and better explained ransom note.

Here are our standard payment instructions.
Our bitcoin wallet address is (removed)
$700 is approx. 1.0520 BTC according to current exchange rate.
In case you have no prior experience with Bitcoin (and can't find
someone who has - which is the best option) here's a summary on
different ways to buy bitcoin:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_Bitcoins_%28the_newbie_version%29
For example, you can buy bitcoins on coinbase.com (using your bank
account), localbitcoins.com (multiple payment methods, depending on
vendor), bitquick.co (cash deposit in local bank, seems to work pretty
fast but we have no personal experience with them) or virwox.com (they
accept cards and paypal, and on virwox.info you can find a tutorial on
buying bitcoins there).
Please note that for security reasons some websites will delay payment
for up to 48 hours (that's true for purchasing on virwox with paypal) so
please pay attention to terms of service. We won't be able to confirm
your transaction and send you the password during that delay period.
In our experience your best chance to make the transfer quickly is
to find an online seller with good reviews on localbitcoins.com. If you
use cash deposit to pay that seller your transaction should only take a
few hours. Also vendors can be really helpful on that website.
Alternatively you can look up bitcoin ATMs in your area - their fee is
usually a bit higher but that's one of the fastest ways to buy bitcoins.
For amounts up to $300 you can use circle.com - it allows to send money
from credit and debit cards almost instantly. You can also break up
bigger amounts and make several payments from different accounts if you
find it convenient.
After you purchase $700 worth of bitcoins you can just send them to our
bitcoin wallet directly from the website you've chosen - this way you
won't have to install bitcoin software, manage your own wallet etc. If
you find it difficult to transfer the indicated amount in a single
transaction you can break up the sum and make several transactions to
the same bitcoin address (possibly using different methods of purchasing
bitcoins).
After that we'll send you the password that'll let you boot Windows and
further instruction on permanently decrypting hard drives. We'll also
tell how we got in so you can fix it and prevent future incidents.

How to protect against ransomware is most frequently asked questions in the past year. Since ransomware has become the biggest threat among all viruses, people ask themselves if there’s a way to protect from such. It is already too late if you once suffered ransom attack and file has been locked. For some there is a solution but for others disappointment. Either way popularity of ransomware rises and new development are presented every day.

What can we do against the battle with ransomware?

• If you are already infected do not pay the ransom! Remove the virus and look for other solutions rather than paying. Paying the ransom may be your only option if you have really valuable data. However we do not recommend doing this because you will support the work of criminals. The risk of losing money and still stuck with encrypted files since there is no guarantee in any way that you will recover what one is lost.
• Security researcher are always working on recovery solutions. Not all ransomware are professionally developed and being cracked, but some are so good developed that there is no current way to be beaten at the current date. One of the solutions is system restore.
• Best solution is if you have a backup, wipe your hard drive and perform system restore. If not, backup your data frequently. Store backup data in any removable storage device or use any online backup services.

li>Protect your computer with antivirus, internet security, anti-malware software or new developed applications like anti-ransomware. Highly recommended is to keep it up to date and use the paid surveys. We do not recommend free applications.

Now that you have been infected you have a few options:

Many suggest that you simply pay and hope that you will get all off your data back. However in this case you risk losing money and still being stuck with crypted files. We do not recommend this way simply because you will support the work of hackers and the more money thay get the stronger they will become.

The best option for you is if you have a backup, wipe your hard drive and perform system restore.

Use any type of anti malware software to remove HDDCryptor Ransomware.

NOTE: In this option the virus will be removed but the files will remain locked! You have to decrypt your files.

New research discovery shows how ransomware deletes files and substitute encrypted copy of them. It is not guaranteed, but it is a possibility that you may recover your files with data recovery software. Before trying to decrypt any files you can scan your computer for posible data loss.

Go here to find out how to recover deleted files.

Decrypt HDDCryptor Ransomware.

Good news is that we can now use decryption programs. A lot of security companies like Kasperky lab, bitdefender and more has developed a program that is fully capable of decryption key for ransomware malware. You can find this programs anywhere on the internet but it is strongly suggested to download this programs from official websites. NOTE: It may take a long time for your files to be decrypted depending on your PC performance.

• Name – HDDCryptor
• Type Spamming – Malware, Ransomware, Trojan Horse
• Danger Level – High
• Brief Description – Encrypt files and demand ransom.
• Symptoms – Poor pc performance or freezing, ransom massages.
• Method – Via Trojan Horse or spam email.

Note: Removing HDDCryptor manually could be very risky and unpredictable!

To remove this virus we suggest you follow the step by step instructions we provided. Since ransomware virus creates variety of malicious modified registry entries and different files, we strongly advise you to use anti-malware tool. Removing the virus manually requires high computer skills and knowledge.

Steps to remove “HDD Cryptor Ransomware”