Blammo@cock.li ransomware (Removal Guide) - Mar 2018 update

Blammo@cock.li virus Removal Guide

What is Blammo@cock.li ransomware?

Blammo@cock.li is a newest version of Arrow ransomware

Blammo@cock.li ransomware virus encrypts data

Blammo@cock.li is a crypto-ransomware[1] virus closely related to Arrow ransomware and Dharma. It was detected in the beginning of 2018, spreading via malicious spam email attachments. The executed ransomware payload runs scripts via elevated Command Prompt and injects infected Registry entries. Following system’s modifications, the Blammo@cock.li starts data encryption using AES cryptography[2] and renders all personal files inaccessible. Each locked file gets one of the following file extensions:

.id-{id}.[bitcoin888@cock.li].arrow
.id-{id}.[Blammo@cock.li].arrow
.id-{id}.[marat20@cock.li].arrow
.id-{id}.[vauvau@cock.li].arrow

Most of these days ransomware-type viruses remove Windows Volume Shadow Copies, so does the Arrow ransomware variant Blammo@cock.li. This way, its developers seek to maximize ransom collection.

Name Blammo@cock.li
Original version Arrow ransomware
Family Dharma ransomware
Danger level High. Locks files, causes data and money loss, corrupts system’s parameters
Distribution Malspam, exploit kits, fake software updates
Encryption method AES
Detection 7 March, 2018
Contact email address vauvau@cock.li or Blammo@cock.li
Removal tool To accelerate Blammo@cock.li decontamination, use FortectIntego security software

Those who have already been attacked by this virus can try to use free Dharma decryptor. The latter is the ancestor of Arrow and Blammo@cock.li so that the decryptor might work. Otherwise, you may need to remove Blammo@cock.li and try to recover data using third-party software.

This crypto-malware is capable of corrupting the following file types:

.Png, .psd, .pspimage, .tga, .thm, .tif, .tiff, .yuv, .ai, .eps, .ps, .svg, .indd, .pct, .pdf, .xlr, .xls, .xlsx, .accdb, .db, .dbf, .mdb, .pdb, .sql, .apk, .app, .bat, .cgi, .com, .exe, .gadget, .jar, .pif, .wsf, .dem, .gam, .nes, .rom, .sav, .dwg, .dxf, .gpx, .kml, .kmz, .asp, .aspx, .cer, .cfm, .csr, .css, .htm, .html, .js, .jsp, .php, .rss, .xhtml, .doc, .docx, .log, .msg, .odt, .pages, .rtf, .tex, .txt, .wpd, .wps, .csv, .dat, .ged, .key, .keychain, .pps, .ppt, .pptx, .ini, .prf, .hqx, .mim, .uue, .7z, .cbr, .deb, .gz, .pkg, .rar, .rpm, .sitx, .tar.gz, .zip, .zipx, .bin, .cue, .dmg, .iso, .mdf, .toast, .vcd, .sdf, .tar, .tax2014, .tax2015, .vcf, .xml, .aif, .iff, .m3u, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .mpa, .wav, .wma, .3g2, .3gp, .asf, .avi, .flv, .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .mpg, .rm, .srt, .swf, .vob, .wmv, .3d, .3dm, .3ds, .max, .obj, .r.bmp, .dds, .gif, .jpg, .crx, .plugin, .fnt, .fon, .otf, .ttf, .cab, .cpl, .cur, .deskthemepack, .dll, .dmp, .drv, .icns, .ico, .lnk, .sys, .cfg.

The complex file extension appended to the files encrypted by Blammo@cock.li cannot be removed manually. The only way to decrypt data is to use a decryptor which can be obtained by contacting cybercriminals via vauvau@cock.li or Blammo@cock.li emails, sending them a personal victim’s ID, and transferring a ransom.

However, falling into partnership with cybercriminals can expose you at risk of money and data loss, while each ransom collected motivates criminals to initiate further attacks. Our recommendation would be to initiate a full Blammo@cock.li removal using FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes or another reputable anti-virus as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Blammo@cock.li ransomware belongs to the Dharma family of ransomware. The latter has many variants, but many of them have already been cracked down by ransomware researchers. Therefore, after removal of this virus, try to run a free Dharma decryptor to unlock data encrypted by Blammo@cock.li virus.

Blammo@cock.li virus drops a ransom note and demands a ransomBlammo@cock.li crypto-malware, which spreads via malspam and targets random users to gain profit by unlocking people's personal files

Malspam campaigns are used for the distribution of Dharma family viruses

This ransomware is an offspring of Arrow, which belongs to the Dharma, ransomware family. Each of them is known for exploiting multiple social engineering campaigns to infect computers all over the world.

Arrow ransomware variants are known for injecting the payload into Microsoft Office documents, PDF, and ZIP files. Infected documents are attached to rogue email messages that are subsequently distributed via spambots.

Usually, it’s not difficult to distinguish spam emails. They impersonate official authorities or well-known companies, which is why many people fall for the trick. However, a close investigation of those emails is sufficient to recognize them as spam. Usually, spam emails are sent from doubtful email addresses. The body text contains grammar/spelling mistakes and an attachment, which requires enabling Macros to be opened.

We’re collaborating with bedynet.ru[3] cybersecurity experts who are professionals in ransomware detection and immunization. To protect from ransomware infection, it’s a must to browse the Internet carefully. The following are the tips they shared:

  • Delete all suspicious email messages or report them as spam;
  • Do not open attachments sent by unknown senders;
  • Beware of fake software updates;
  • Do not fall for clicking on ads or news featuring catchy slogans;
  • Make sure to install a reputable anti-virus with real-time protection and regularly update it.

Remove Blammo@cock.li virus and recover your files

Ransomware viruses, in general, are known to be high danger parasites. They initiate system’s modifications and lock personal files completely, thus leading their victims to data and money loss. To eliminate Arrow ransomware or any of its variants, you should use reputable security software. However, even the most reliable security software cannot protect your files. For that, you must take care of their backups that should be made as frequently as you can.

Manual Blammo@cock.li removal is not possible. There are way too much malicious files and processes that this ransomware runs. Most of them are hidden and protected by ransomware components, so removing them manually is not permitted. To remove Blammo@cock.li completely, you have to run a deep system scan and eliminate all malicious entries that it detects. After this procedure, you can try data recovery methods listed down below.

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Getting rid of Blammo@cock.li virus. Follow these steps

Manual removal using Safe Mode

Ransomware viruses can be hard to remove. Most of them are capable of blocking anti-malware programs. In this case, you should boot your PC into Safe Mode with networking.

Important! →
Manual removal guide might be too complicated for regular computer users. It requires advanced IT knowledge to be performed correctly (if vital system files are removed or damaged, it might result in full Windows compromise), and it also might take hours to complete. Therefore, we highly advise using the automatic method provided above instead.

Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking

Manual malware removal should be best performed in the Safe Mode environment. 

Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  1. Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
  2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. – it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list. Windows 7/XP
Windows 10 / Windows 8
  1. Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
    Settings
  2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
    Update and security
  3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
  4. Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
  5. Click Restart now.
    Reboot
  6. Select Troubleshoot. Choose an option
  7. Go to Advanced options. Advanced options
  8. Select Startup Settings. Startup settings
  9. Press Restart.
  10. Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking. Enable safe mode

Step 2. Shut down suspicious processes

Windows Task Manager is a useful tool that shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details.
    Open task manager
  3. Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
  4. Right-click and select Open file location.
    Open file location
  5. Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
    End task
  6. Delete the contents of the malicious folder.

Step 3. Check program Startup

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
  2. Go to Startup tab.
  3. Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
    Startup

Step 4. Delete virus files

Malware-related files can be found in various places within your computer. Here are instructions that could help you find them:

  1. Type in Disk Cleanup in Windows search and press Enter.
    Disk cleanup
  2. Select the drive you want to clean (C: is your main drive by default and is likely to be the one that has malicious files in).
  3. Scroll through the Files to delete list and select the following:

    Temporary Internet Files
    Downloads
    Recycle Bin
    Temporary files

  4. Pick Clean up system files.
    Delete temp files
  5. You can also look for other malicious files hidden in the following folders (type these entries in Windows Search and press Enter):

    %AppData%
    %LocalAppData%
    %ProgramData%
    %WinDir%

After you are finished, reboot the PC in normal mode.

Remove Blammo@cock.li using System Restore

To get rid of Blammo@cock.li with the help of System Restore, follow this guide:

  • Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
    Windows 7 / Vista / XP
    1. Click Start Shutdown Restart OK.
    2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
    3. Select Command Prompt from the list Select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt'

    Windows 10 / Windows 8
    1. Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
    2. Now select Troubleshoot Advanced options Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
    3. Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window. Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
  • Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
    1. Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter. Enter 'cd restore' without quotes and press 'Enter'
    2. Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again.. Enter 'rstrui.exe' without quotes and press 'Enter'
    3. When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of Blammo@cock.li. After doing that, click Next. When 'System Restore' window shows up, select 'Next' Select your restore point and click 'Next'
    4. Now click Yes to start system restore. Click 'Yes' and start system restore
    Once you restore your system to a previous date, download and scan your computer with FortectIntego and make sure that Blammo@cock.li removal is performed successfully.

Bonus: Recover your data

Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove Blammo@cock.li from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.

If your files are encrypted by Blammo@cock.li, you can use several methods to restore them:

Try Data Recovery Pro

This piece of software can recover files removed by accident or damaged after system’s crash. However, it can also encrypt some or all files locked by crypto-malware, so give it a try.

  • Download Data Recovery Pro;
  • Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
  • Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by Blammo@cock.li ransomware;
  • Restore them.

Windows Previous Version feature can help

If your PC contains a System Restore Point created before Blammo@cock.li ransomware attack, you can recover individual files by following these steps:

  • Find an encrypted file you need to restore and right-click on it;
  • Select “Properties” and go to “Previous versions” tab;
  • Here, check each of available copies of the file in “Folder versions”. You should select the version you want to recover and click “Restore”.

Download free Dharma decryptor

Blammo@cock.li belongs to Dharma ransomware and has many common features with it. Thus, free Dharma decryptor is worth giving a try. 

Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from Blammo@cock.li and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes

How to prevent from getting ransomware

Access your website securely from any location

When you work on the domain, site, blog, or different project that requires constant management, content creation, or coding, you may need to connect to the server and content management service more often. The best solution for creating a tighter network could be a dedicated/fixed IP address.

If you make your IP address static and set to your device, you can connect to the CMS from any location and do not create any additional issues for the server or network manager that needs to monitor connections and activities. VPN software providers like Private Internet Access can help you with such settings and offer the option to control the online reputation and manage projects easily from any part of the world.

 

Recover files after data-affecting malware attacks

While much of the data can be accidentally deleted due to various reasons, malware is one of the main culprits that can cause loss of pictures, documents, videos, and other important files. More serious malware infections lead to significant data loss when your documents, system files, and images get encrypted. In particular, ransomware is is a type of malware that focuses on such functions, so your files become useless without an ability to access them.

Even though there is little to no possibility to recover after file-locking threats, some applications have features for data recovery in the system. In some cases, Data Recovery Pro can also help to recover at least some portion of your data after data-locking virus infection or general cyber infection. 

 

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