VashSorena ransomware (Virus Removal Guide) - Decryption Methods Included

What is VashSorena ransomware?

VashSorena ransomware – a computer infection that encrypts files and renames them with different extensions

Ransomware is a data-locking virus created by scammers to swindle users' money

It is a cryptovirus that locks non-system files on a contaminated device, renames them, and demands a ransom displayed in the generated ransom notes. It was reported that the criminals don't send the decryption key after the ransom is paid, so victims shouldn't risk their money by contacting virus authors.

When the VashSorena virus encrypts files, it also renames them by appending an extension to the original filenames. Since there's more than one variation of this ransomware, the extension can differ – .Id-XXXXXXXX.[yourfile2020@protonmail.com].Crypto, .Email=[decryptfiles5@gmail.com]ID=[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX].encrypt, with the latest version appending .Covid extension.

After completing the encryption, ransomware generates ransom notes, which might include files like How_To_Decrypt_Files.txt, Unlock_Files.txt, and possibly others. If you found that your files were renamed and you are being asked to pay, do not stress and check this article – it will explain how to deal with this rather difficult situation.

Malware can be spread in many different ways, including RDP attacks, deceptive ads, etc. Our research suggests that two of the most popular ways to distribute malware is via file-sharing platforms and spam emails. You should always take precautionary measures while surging the web, downloading files, or opening emails from unknown sources.

Ransomware was first spotted in May of 2020. Since then, at least a couple of its variations were created. All had different contact email addresses, but their ransom notes were almost identical. All versions appended original filenames with complex triple extensions. As far as we know, there are three versions:

• .Crypto virus
• .encrypt virus
• .Covid virus

Developers of ransomware send this message within their random note:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hack For Life <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
All Your Files Has Been Locked!
If you think you can decrypt the files we would be happy
But all your files are protected by strong encryption with AES RSA 256 using military-grade encryption algorithm
Video Decrypt: Due to the deletion of video on video sharing sites
You can download and watch the video from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L1qeBgY_AfjYVgO8FEZsViJxK4TBWXZI/view
What does this mean ?
This means that the structure and data within your files have been irrevocably changed,
you will not be able to work with them, read them or see them,
it is the same thing as losing them forever, but with our help, you can restore them.
You Can Send some Files that not Contains Valuable Data To make Sure That Your Files Can be Back with our Tool
Your unique Id :
Contact : [Redacted]@gmail.com or https://t.me/filedecrypt002
What are the guarantees that I can decrypt my files after paying the ransom?
Your main guarantee is the ability to decrypt test files.
This means that we can decrypt all your files after paying the ransom.
We have no reason to deceive you after receiving the ransom, since we are not barbarians and moreover it will harm our business.
You Have 2days to Decide to Pay
after 2 Days Decryption Price will Be Double
And after 1 week it will be triple Try to Contact late and You will know
Therefore, we recommend that you make payment within a few hours.
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Again, we emphasize that no one can decrypt files, so don't be a victim of fraud.
It's just a business
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hack For Security <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

We've said that in the opening paragraph, and we'll say it again – do not pay the assailants as no decryption key will ever be sent to you. Instead, it would be best if you focused on removal. The best way to do it is by using professional anti-malware programs such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes.

A type of malware that locks all personal files on the device and then asks for a payment for decryption

A suspicious file analysis portal called VirusTotal^[1] has reported that 44 out of 71 anti-virus engines have caught the culprit of this article and prevented it from contaminating the system. Here are a few examples of virus detection names:

• Ransom:Win32/Sorena.PA!MTB
• Ransom:Win64/Sorena.1b828b3d
• Win64:Trojan-gen
• Artemis!9562059383C3
• Trojan.Filecoder!8573iDWJS+4

After installing either of these apps, launch it, scan the entire computer system and remove ransomware with any other suspicious files that the tool detects. Once that's done, run a system scan with the FortectIntego system repair app to fix any system irregularities that the file-locker might have done.

Precautionary measures to take to avoid malware attacks

Cybercriminals are creating more and more various ransomware. Some of it is targeted at companies, some of it at regular people. Cybersecurity experts predict that in 2021 ransomware damages will reach $20 billion.^[2] There hasn't been a more appropriate time to take care of cybersecurity than now.

Our IT specialist team has compiled a list of guidelines that would greatly increase your cybersecurity level and help evade ransomware and other malware lurking on the internet. Here are the simple guidelines:

• Keep backups of all critical data. Store them on at least two separate devices/locations, like cloud, external storage, and alike.
• Install all the latest updates (except beta versions) to your software, most importantly to the operating system.
• Purchase, constantly use, and frequently update a professional anti-malware tool.
• Acquire a powerful system repair tool to keep your system files and settings in order.
• Learn how cybercriminals deliver payload files of different malware types either by reading our articles or by googling it.

Instructions for ransomware removal from infected devices

Once again, it is important to note that developers don't send the decryption tool even if the ransom is paid, so you should not even consider it as an option. There's a possibility that your files can be decrypted without the involvement of criminals.

Do not pay authors, as they are known not to deliver the promised keys

Companies and some other good guys have reportedly decrypted some versions VashSorena ransomware, so before eliminating this file-locker from the contaminated device, victims should visit the NoMoreRansom portal. If it doesn't help, copy all essential files to an offline storage device because a decryption tool can be created soon enough.

Only after doing that, you should take on the task of removal. For this, we recommend using trustworthy anti-malware tools such as SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes that would take care of the computer infection automatically and protect it from future incidents.

After you remove ransomware, it's time to take care of the device's overall system health. Cybersecurity experts at Uirusu.jp^[3] are recommending using the FortectIntego system repair tool to restore any changes that the cryptovirus might have made.