CryptoSpider weaves your files into its web
CryptoSpider virus happens to be a newly emerged threat which is created on the basis of the open-source threat HiddenTear.[1] While indeed the question why the latter threat has not been eliminated from the cyber space might be interesting, the virtual community has to cope with this virus.
Even though the source code might be the same, viruses, created on the basis of this threat, vary depending on the developers’ capabilities. The current threat does not possess sophisticated elements.
It presents the lock screen where the victims are informed that they have been hacked by ./Mr-Ghost-447. Since it does not contain details disclosing hackers’ intentions or requirements, it seems to be created as a joke rather than a full-fledged malware.
Nonetheless, the malware still encodes files and attaches .cspider file extensions. Thus, we encourage you to remove CryptoSpider right away. In that case, FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes might come in handy.
HiddenTear remains the source for hackers to draft new threats
Almost everyday, there happens to be at least one threat which is created on Hidden Tear. Recently, WhyCry and CryForMe threats, which refer to the notorious threat, WannaCry, saw the daylight.
Though indeed these threats differ in complexity depending on how proficient is the programmer, they are subject to decryption. Due to the popularity of these viruses, cyber security experts have already released multiple free decryption tools.
Elaborating on CryptoSpider, its program database, D:\Lab_Malware\Danger\x0dus\MyRansomware\CryptoSpider\CryptoSpider\obj\x86\Debug\CryptoSpider.pdb, contains interesting information which might be used for devising the deceryption tool.
Since it functions as a screen locker as well, you need to exit its lock screen. For that, you may click on ALT+F4. Next, you may direct to the next page which indicates the hacker‘s email address. There is no need to pay the ransom, but instead, try to perform CryptoSpider removal.
Ransomware prevention measures
Being aware of its distribution techniques is nonetheless important than eliminating the threat right away. Similar HiddenTear threats tend to be distributed in file-sharing domains and gaming web pages.
Most likely, that you may have clicked on a corrupted link downloaded a malicious application which contained the executable of the malware.
Note that such threats also distributed via spam emails. Even if you receive the email which is supposedly sent from the FBI or another official institution, do not open any attachments without confirming the identity of the email.
Some spam techniques are becoming increasingly elaborate, specifically, now the cyber criminals have developed a way how to infect users making only to hover over[2] the corrupted file. Despite protecting the operating system with anti-spyware tools, remain vigilant.
Eliminating CryptoSpider threat
Despite how troublesome it may look, make a rush to remove CryptoSpider virus. For that purpose, you may use FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. Either of these tools may help you get rid of the malware. Note that they do not recover the files.
If you cannot launch them, make use of the below instructions. If you cannot access the cyber security tool via the Safe Mode, you may try the second mode.
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