Kaenlupuf ransomware virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
What do we know about Kaenlupuf ransomware virus so far?
Questions about Kaenlupuf ransomware virus
Today we are going to present a Malaysian ransomware[1] called Kaenlupuf virus. This suspicious and malicious program seems to be in the development process at the moment, but there’s no doubt that it is going to be improved and distributed on a much larger scale shortly[2]. The ransomware name stands for KAsi ENkrip LU PUnya File. The ransomware claims to be using a RSA-2048 encryption algorithm to corrupt files on the target computer, and this cryptography method[3] is known to be one of the most secure ones. Once files are encrypted, there are barely any chances to restore them without having a decryption key. The ransomware authors have it, so they ask the victim to pay a ransom of 1 BTC to their Bitcoin wallet. The ransom note that the virus creates after the encryption procedure says that the computer user “was chosen to be among the ones who got their files protected from external threats.” The criminals ramble about a special package available for an affordable price of 1 BTC[4] that the victim needs to purchase, while in reality, these crooks are just asking for a ransom of approximately 1170 USD. Below, you can see the ransom note (written in Malaysian language):
NOTE UNTUK ANDA – WAJIB BACA
Pertama sekali kami mengucapkan tahniah kepada anda kerana terpilih menjadi antara sebahagian yang berjaya melindungi fail-fail daripada ancaman luaran.
Kami amat mamahami anda memerlukan fail fail tersebut dengan segera. Dengan itu kami memperkenalkan pakej istimewa dengan harga mampu milik iaitu serendah 1 bitcoin sahaja.
Terkejut dengan tawaran kami? jadi apa tunggu lagi, daftar bitcoin anda sekarang untuk mendapat lebih nilai disamping fail-fail penting anda.
Lebih lama anda tunggu nilai akan semakin meningkat. fail-fail anda telah dilindungi dengan algoritma rsa-2048 bit. sangat selamat dan menarik bukan?
DAPATKAN SEMULA FAIL SAYA!
Untuk mendapatkan semula fail-fail anda, ikuti langkah berikut dengan cermat:
1. Daftar akaun Bitcoin wallet anda di url berikut:
2. Guna alamat bitcoin kami untuk memindahkan kredit anda:
3. Jumlah bayaran ialah seperti berikut:
4. Pastikan anda memaklumkan ID anda ketika membuat transaksi.
Select 'Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Networking'
Select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Select 'Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt'
Enter 'cd restore' without quotes and press 'Enter'
Enter 'rstrui.exe' without quotes and press 'Enter'
When 'System Restore' window shows up, select 'Next'
Select your restore point and click 'Next'
Click 'Yes' and start system restore
It goes without saying that you shouldn’t pay ransomware crooks the money they don’t deserve. Instead, we suggest removing the virus using anti-malware tools, for instance, Reimage, and recovering your files from a backup. Besides, malware analysts might successfully reverse this piece of malware and create a free decryption tool anytime soon, so we suggest you stay patient. You should start Kaenlupuf removal by rebooting your PC into Safe Mode with Networking. You can find full and comprehensive instructions on how to remove Kaenlupuf ransomware right below the article.
How can you get infected with ransomware virus?
Ransomware viruses are mostly distributed via deceptive email messages, but you can also become a victim of a ransomware attack due to RDP attack[5] or in case you have some outdated software on your PC, and you like to browse through shady Internet websites without having a decent anti-malware or antivirus software on your computer system. This way, your security vulnerabilities in the software you have can be easily exploited by attackers. We suggest you to protect your files in advance by creating a data backup, installing a good security software, and staying away from suspicious content online. Of course, you should also make sure that software you have is up-to-date (especially Flash or Java).
Kaenlupuf ransomware removal tutorial
Below the article, you can find a full Kaenlupuf removal tutorial which we prepared with an intention to clarify how ransomware viruses should be removed. Please do not try to remove Kaenlupuf virus without anti-malware software – it is very hard to delete such viruses by yourself, and you can easily do more bad than good when trying to solve the problem by yourself. If you have any questions about this virus, don’t hesitate and send a question to 2-Spyware support team or leave your questions or observations below.
To remove Kaenlupuf virus, follow these steps:
Remove Kaenlupuf using Safe Mode with Networking
Delete the virus according to guidelines given below.
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Remove Kaenlupuf
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete Kaenlupuf removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove Kaenlupuf using System Restore
If the method 1 fails to work, try this technique.
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
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Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
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When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of Kaenlupuf. After doing that, click Next.
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Now click Yes to start system restore.
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
Bonus: Recover your data
Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove Kaenlupuf from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.If you have a data backup, it will be extremely easy to recover lost data. Just remove the virus and plug in the drive with backup on it to your PC and export the files you need. If you do not have a backup, follow these easy steps:
If your files are encrypted by Kaenlupuf, you can use several methods to restore them:
Method 1. Use Data Recovery tools
We highly recommend using Data Recovery Pro for users who suddenly become victims of ransomware. In some cases, Data Recovery Pro helps to restore corrupted files.
- Download Data Recovery Pro (https://www.2-spyware.com/download/data-recovery-pro-setup.exe);
- Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
- Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by Kaenlupuf ransomware;
- Restore them.
Method 2. Restore individual files
This trick can work for you if you have created System Restore Point in the past. If you did so, follow 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”.
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References
- ^ Hanna Sheikh Mokhtar. Alert for Malaysian Internet users of escalating ransomware attacks. New Straits Times. Authoritative Source for Malaysia Latest News on Politics, Business, Sports, World and Entertainment.
- ^ December 2016: The Month in Ransomware. Tripwire. IT Security News & Blog.
- ^ Nicholas G. McDonald. Past, Present, and Future Methods of Cryptography and Data Encryption. University of Utah - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. A Research Review.
- ^ Dean Takahashi. Ransomware has Exploded Thanks to Bitcoin’s Anonymity. VentureBeat. Tech News That Matters.
- ^ Ionut Arghire. RDP Tops Email for Ransomware Distribution: Report. SecurityWeek. IT Security News and Information Security News.