Ekati ransomware is the demonstration malware that shows how the encryption processes and ransomware attack works
| Name | Ekati ransomware |
|---|---|
| Type | Demonstrational ransomware |
| Distribution | This is a demonstration tool, so it cannot get distributed as malware, but common ways of spreading cryptovirus include spam email attachments, pirated software and trojans or malware designed to spread serious threats around |
| File markers | .encrypt or .encrypted should have been added on every file affected by the file-locking threat |
| Encryption | AES encryption algorithm[1] is demonstrated as the one in use for the file locking procedure |
| Ransom note | message.html file is the one that gets set as a desktop wallpaper or placed in various folders for the victim to see and read |
| Elimination | Ekati ransomware removal, if needed, can be performed with anti-malware tools and security programs that manage to find all malware-associated files and applications that can affect the machine |
| Repair | Unfortunately, malware like this can also access crucial parts of the computer and damage files, functions, folders on the system to affect the persistence of the virus and control the detection. You should get a PC repair tool like FortectIntego for the purpose of cleaning the virus damage and fixing affected files |
Ekati ransomware is the demonstrational tool that shows how virus encrypts data using the AES algorithm and then displays the ransom-free message that has a link to possible decryption. During the test, encryption was not added, but it may mark affected files using .encrypt or .encrypted extensions.
If the Ekati ransomware virus acts as the proper cryptocurrency-extortion based threat, it shows email, buyback message, or may have few versions, get updates. It was spotted in the second half of February, but later on, researchers confirmed that this is a demo tool from malware experts, not the criminal-made threat.
Ekati ransomware reveals details about encryption on the program window that displays a countdown for the time left to pay and informs victim about the encryption process with the following text:
Your computer has been encrypted
The hard disks of your computer have been encrypted with a military grade encryption algorithm. It is impossible to recover your data without a special key.
This page will help you with the purchase of this key and the complete decryption of your computers.
Time left: 2d 23h 59m 56s
Click here to start the decryption process
Ekati ransomware loads additional files on the machine besides this direct message for victims: ekati.exe, ekati6482.exe, redback.jpg. Also, various registry entries and executed commands appear on the machine. Besides the encryption process, ransomware can affect and even damage your computer significantly. 
Ekati ransomware removal is needed when you can be sure that anti-malware tools detect[2] the threat and find possible malicious activities on the system. Such anti-malware programs can indicate the threats and clean them off of the machine for you without causing additional damage.
Of course, for files affected by the encryption processes, you need either the official Ekati ransomware decryption tool or reliable data backups. AV tools can only remove the virus from your device, for malware damage and encoded files, you need to get another program or rely on a different method.
As for Ekati ransomware virus damage, you can repair those registries, system files, and similar parts of the device with a professional system optimizer or cleaner tool like FortectIntego. This is how you ensure that the virus is not going to damage the system further. As for decryption and file recovery – go to the bottom of the guide where additional data restoring features are listed. 
The payload of malware gets dropped from malspam and software packages
Malicious script for ransomware can get initiated via payload dropper – the particular virus that is designed to infiltrate cryptovirus on the machine as a secondary payload. A virus can also get distributed with the help of spam email campaigns,[3] during which script is hidden of the malware as files attached to legitimate-looking email notifications.
Such emails may pose as financial information from services, shopping sites, other pages, shipping companies, so you don't bat an eye when you see order information, confirmation, or invoice files attached. However, those Microsoft files contain malicious macros, the parts that once enabled triggers the drop of the malware.
To avoid these instances, you should pay close attention to details, senders of those emails, and red flags like grammar mistakes, typos, or suspicious links, company names, and services. Delete any emails that create suspicion for you or notifications that you haven't expected to get.
Clean the machine from traces of malware and Ekati ransomware
You may not get affected by this Ekati ransomware virus since it is not a particular malware that gets delivered on targeted devices. However, you should know how to get rid of the cryptovirus if you ever encounter anything like this.
The first thing that you need to note is that Ekati ransomware removal cannot happen manually. The virus is a persistent threat that can renew its services and even encrypt files the second time or run additional processes. When the machine gets scanned using SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes various malware-related applications and files can get detected and eliminated from the machine fully.
When you remove Ekati ransomware this way, you can be sure that the machine has been properly cleaned. Unfortunately, for other places that malware affects, you need FortectIntego because this system repair tool can find and fix ransomware affected entries, system functions, and so on.
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