Todarius ransomware (Removal Guide) - Bonus: Decryption Steps

What is Todarius ransomware?

Todarius ransomware is the virus that uses vengisto@firemail.cc email address as primary contact method as other versions hailing from Djvu ransomware

Todarius ransomware is the cryptovirus that comes to the targeted system via other malware, exploit kits or infected files attached to the email.

Todarius ransomware is the cryptovirus that can be decrypted with the tool developed for STOP virus. Once the victim submits the newer sample, a decryption tool can be upgraded. Michael Gillespie, who is one of the cybersecurity researchers, spotted many Djvu/STOP ransomware variants and he is the one that continually updates the tool that supposed to help with files affected by the crypto malware. However, this tool updating process takes time while Todarius ransomware virus developers keep releasing version after version.^[1] (You can find a link for the decryptor below)

The particular Todarius ransomware is one of a handful of others that came out in Spring 2019. All those versions have a few unifying features like a discount for the ransom amount, ransom note in the same _readme.txt file. Also, the initial contact email vengisto@firemail.cc seems to be the same since April. Those almost identical versions include:

• Fedasot ransomware;
• Sarut ransomware;
• Hofos ransomware;
• Hrosas ransomware;
• Kiratos ransomware.

Todarius ransomware virus is the malware that uses various techniques to spread around the Internet. Email messages, software cracks, infected files, and malware are the most common vectors used to spread such crypto malware. Once loaded on the system cryptovirus stars affecting the performance and them various specific parts of the machine.

Besides the initial file-locking process, Todarius ransomware disables some system functions like security features or programs and adds Windows registry entries to mess with the startup preferences. Additional changes include files dropped in the following directories:

• %AppData%
• %Temp%
• %Local%
• %LocalLow%
• %Roaming%

However, these are alterations made to keep the malware running on the system, but the main purpose of such a virus is cryptocurrency extortion and file encryption.^[2] Todarius ransomware encodes files in various formats, mostly documents, and photos or archives and makes them locked this way.

When files get .todarius file marker ransom note in the file _readme.txt file is delivered on the desktop and placed in every folder containing encrypted data. The ransom message reads the following:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry my friend, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-oEUEuysYiZ
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
vengisto@firemail.cc

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
gorentos@bitmessage.ch

Support Telegram account:
@datarestore

Your personal ID:

Todarius ransomware disguises its malicious process while showing the Windows update pop-up window. This way people think that the system runs slower because of that and can't associate the activity with anything malicious or unwanted. Crypto malware like this virus can also perform other malicious activities to keep running on the machine.

Todarius ransomware is the cryptovirus that makes users' files locked by changing the original code during the encryption process.

You should remove Todarius ransomware from the system as soon as possible so essential parts of the device are not affected significantly. When ransomware runs on the machine for a while, various other malware gets installed to run additional processes in the background.^[3]

When data gets encrypted and other system parts affected, the machine cannot run properly. You need to perform a proper Todarius ransomware removal and then clean the system entirely to get back to a working PC. You should rely on professional anti-malware tools for this process.

Experts^[4] note that paying gets you nowhere so Todarius ransomware termination is the best solution. Then you can use FortectIntego and fix additional issues on the machine before adding data backups or using data recovery software for file restoring. If you add other files on the infected system that data can get permanently damaged.

Payload carriers that deliver malware come disguised as legitimate files

Spam email campaigns often deliver various cyber threats, including malware like trojans or worms that are known to spread malicious scripts and ransomware payload further on the targeted system. The initial infiltration happens when the infected file is attached to the legitimate-looking email.

Often such emails pose as notifications from DHL, FedEx or eBay and other companies regarding the order or shipping. Unfortunately, people often don't pay enough attention and believe that the message is legitimate. However, such companies are not sending emails with financial data to random people.

Don't open such emails, delete notifications you were not expecting to receive and clean the email box more often. Keep antivirus program running on the machine, so various intruders get blocked before the infiltration and at least avoid downloading the file attachments if you open suspicious emails.

Terminate Todarius ransomware and improve the performance with a thorough system scan

You need a full system scan to find all the programs and files related to Todarius ransomware virus. You cannot correctly delete the threat if any malicious file or program remains on the machine. All those registry entries and added files affect the whole malware elimination process.

So make sure to employ a trustworthy anti-malware program and remove Todarius ransomware alongside all the malicious files and programs. The only requirement for this process is a reliable tool that can detect and delete this virus. You can trust FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, or Malwarebytes.

Although there is a tool for decryption, the process of Todarius ransomware removal is crucial for the state of your device. You can restore files, fix possible issues with the decryption tool, but the computer remains damaged, and other malicious programs can run on the system unaffected. Run the full system scan before doing anything else to make sure that the PC is clean.