ELECTRONIC Virus 🔐 (.ELCTRONIC Files) — How to Remove?

The Electronic virus belongs with the ransomware type of malicious agent. A harmful program of this type encrypts all user’s data on the PC (photos, documents, excel tables, audio files, videos, etc) and appends its specific extension to every file, leaving the README ELECTRONIC.txt files in each directory with the encrypted files.

It is better to prevent, than repair and repent!

When we talk about the intrusion of unfamiliar programs into your computer’s work, the proverb “Forewarned is forearmed” describes the situation as accurately as possible. Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is exactly the tool that is always useful to have in your armory: fast, efficient, up-to-date. It is appropriate to use it as an emergency help at the slightest suspicion of infection.

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What is Electronic virus?

The pattern of renaming is this: EMAIL=[contact-email]ID=[victim_ID].ELCTRONIC. After the encryption, a file entitled, for example, “report.docx” will be altered to “report.docx.EMAIL=[electronicrans@gmail.com]ID=[142B4BFB2B4FD9BD].ELCTRONIC”.

In each folder that contains the encrypted files, a README ELECTRONIC.txt text file will appear. It is a ransom money memo. It contains information about the ways of contacting the racketeers and some other information. The ransom note usually contains instructions on how to purchase the decryption tool from the racketeers. You can obtain this decoding tool after contacting electronicrans@gmail.com through email. That is pretty much the scheme of the malefaction.

Electronic Summary:

The README ELECTRONIC.txt file coming in package with the Electronic malware provides the following dispiriting information:

Electronic Ransomware
ATTENTION!
At the moment, your system is not protected.
We can fix itand restore files.
To get started, send a file to decrypt trial.
You can trust us after opening the test file.
2.Do not use free programs to unlock.
To restore the system write to both : electronicrans@gmail.com and electronicrans@outlook.com
Telegram id:@mgam161
Your Decryption ID: -

In the screenshot below, you can see what a folder with files encrypted by the Electronic looks like. Each filename has the “.ELCTRONIC” extension appended to it.

That is how encrypted “.ELCTRONIC” files look.

How did Electronic ransomware end up on my PC?

There is a huge number of possible ways of ransomware infiltration.

There are currently three most exploited ways for criminals to have ransomware working in your digital environment. These are email spam, Trojan introduction and peer file transfer.

• If you access your inbox and see letters that look just like notifications from utility services providers, postal agencies like FedEx, Internet providers, and whatnot, but whose “from” field is strange to you, beware of opening those letters. They are most likely to have a malicious item enclosed in them. Therefore, it is even more dangerous to open any attachments that come with emails like these.
• Another thing the hackers might try is a Trojan virus scheme. A Trojan is an object that gets into your computer disguised as something different. Imagine, you download an installer for some program you need or an update for some software. But what is unboxed reveals itself a harmful agent that encrypts your data. As the update file can have any title and any icon, you have to make sure that you can trust the source of the stuff you’re downloading. The best way is to trust the software developers’ official websites.
• As for the peer-to-peer file transfer protocols like BitTorrent or eMule, the danger is that they are even more trust-based than the rest of the Internet. You can never guess what you download until you get it. So you’d better be using trustworthy resources. Also, it is a good idea to scan the directory containing the downloaded items with the anti-malware utility as soon as the downloading is done.

How do I get rid of ransomware?

It is important to inform you that besides encrypting your data, the Electronic virus will most likely deploy Vidar Stealer on your computer to get access to credentials to various accounts (including cryptocurrency wallets). That program can extract your credentials from your browser’s auto-filling data.

Remove Electronic with Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

We have also been using this software on our systems ever since, and it has always been successful in detecting viruses. It has blocked the most common Ransomware as shown from our tests with the software, and we assure you that it can remove Electronic as well as other malware hiding on your computer.

To use Gridinsoft for remove malicious threats, follow the steps below:

1. Begin by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware, accessible via the blue button below or directly from the official website gridinsoft.com.

2.Once the Gridinsoft setup file (setup-gridinsoft-fix.exe) is downloaded, execute it by clicking on the file.

3.Follow the installation setup wizard's instructions diligently.

4. Access the "Scan Tab" on the application's start screen and launch a comprehensive "Full Scan" to examine your entire computer. This inclusive scan encompasses the memory, startup items, the registry, services, drivers, and all files, ensuring that it detects malware hidden in all possible locations.

Be patient, as the scan duration depends on the number of files and your computer's hardware capabilities. Use this time to relax or attend to other tasks.

5. Upon completion, Anti-Malware will present a detailed report containing all the detected malicious items and threats on your PC.

6. Select all the identified items from the report and confidently click the "Clean Now" button. This action will safely remove the malicious files from your computer, transferring them to the secure quarantine zone of the anti-malware program to prevent any further harmful actions.

8. If prompted, restart your computer to finalize the full system scan procedure. This step is crucial to ensure thorough removal of any remaining threats. After the restart, Gridinsoft Anti-Malware will open and display a message confirming the completion of the scan.

Remember Gridinsoft offers a 6-day free trial. This means you can take advantage of the trial period at no cost to experience the full benefits of the software and prevent any future malware infections on your system. Embrace this opportunity to fortify your computer's security without any financial commitment.

Trojan Killer for “Electronic” removal on locked PC

In situations where it becomes impossible to download antivirus applications directly onto the infected computer due to malware blocking access to websites, an alternative solution is to utilize the Trojan Killer application.

There is a really little number of security tools that are able to be set up on the USB drives, and antiviruses that can do so in most cases require to obtain quite an expensive license. For this instance, I can recommend you to use another solution of GridinSoft - Trojan Killer Portable. It has a 14-days cost-free trial mode that offers the entire features of the paid version. This term will definitely be 100% enough to wipe malware out.

Trojan Killer is a valuable tool in your cybersecurity arsenal, helping you to effectively remove malware from infected computers. Now, we will walk you through the process of using Trojan Killer from a USB flash drive to scan and remove malware on an infected PC. Remember, always obtain permission to scan and remove malware from a computer that you do not own.

Step 1: Download & Install Trojan Killer on a Clean Computer:

1. Go to the official GridinSoft website (gridinsoft.com) and download Trojan Killer to a computer that is not infected.

2. Insert a USB flash drive into this computer.

3. Install Trojan Killer to the "removable drive" following the on-screen instructions.

4. Once the installation is complete, launch Trojan Killer.

Step 2: Update Signature Databases:

5. After launching Trojan Killer, ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

6. Click "Update" icon to download the latest signature databases, which will ensure the tool can detect the most recent threats.

Step 3: Scan the Infected PC:

7. Safely eject the USB flash drive from the clean computer.

8. Boot the infected computer to the Safe Mode.

9. Insert the USB flash drive.

10. Run tk.exe

11. Once the program is open, click on "Full Scan" to begin the malware scanning process.

Step 4: Remove Found Threats:

12. After the scan is complete, Trojan Killer will display a list of detected threats.

13. Click on "Cure PC!" to remove the identified malware from the infected PC.

14. Follow any additional on-screen prompts to complete the removal process.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer:

15. Once the threats are removed, click on "Restart PC" to reboot your computer.

16. Remove the USB flash drive from the infected computer.

Congratulations on effectively removing Electronic and the concealed threats from your computer! You can now have peace of mind, knowing that they won't resurface again. Thanks to Gridinsoft's capabilities and commitment to cybersecurity, your system is now protected.

Often tamperers would decrypt several of your files so you know that they indeed have the decryption tool. Since Electronic virus is a relatively new ransomware, anti-malware developers have not yet found a way to reverse its work. Nevertheless, the decryption instruments are constantly updated, so the effective countermeasure may soon be available.

Of course, if the criminals succeed in encrypting someone’s critical files, the desperate person will probably fulfill their demands. Despite that, paying a ransom does not necessarily mean that you’re getting your blocked information back. It is still dangerous. After obtaining the ransom, the racketeers may send a wrong decryption code to the injured party. There were reports of racketeers just vanishing after getting the money without even writing back.

The best countermeasure to ransomware is to have aan OS restore point or the copies of your essential files in the cloud drive or at least on an external disk. Of course, that might be insufficient. The most important thing could be that file you were working upon when it all happened. But at least it is something. It is also advisable to scan your drives with the anti-malware utility after the OS restoration.

There are other ransomware products, besides Electronic, that work similarly. For instance, Dook, Got, Mzre, and some others. The two basic differences between them and the Electronic are the ransom amount and the method of encryption. The rest is the same: files become encoded, their extensions changed, ransom notes are found in each directory containing encoded files.

Some fortunate users were able to decrypt the blocked files with the help of the free tools provided by anti-ransomware developers. Sometimes the criminals accidentally send the decryption code to the victims in the ransom note. Such an epic fail allows the injured part to restore the files. But of course, one should never rely on such a chance. Remember, ransomware is a criminals’ technology to pull the money out of their victims.

How do I avoid ransomware attack?

Electronic ransomware doesn’t have a superpower, neither does any similar malware.

You can protect yourself from ransomware attack taking several easy steps:

• Never open any emails from unknown mailers with strange addresses, or with content that has likely no connection to something you are waiting for (can you win in a lottery without even taking part in it?). In case the email subject is more or less something you are expecting, scrutinize all elements of the questionable letter with caution. A hoax email will surely contain a mistake.
• Avoid using cracked or unknown software. Trojans are often shared as an element of cracked software, possibly under the guise of “patch” preventing the license check. But potentially dangerous programs are difficult to distinguish from reliable ones, because trojans may also have the functionality you need. Try searching for information on this software product on the anti-malware message boards, but the best solution is not to use such programs at all.
• And finally, to be sure about the safety of the files you downloaded, use GridinSoft Anti-Malware. This software will be a perfect shield for your personal computer.

FAQ

🤔 Is it possible to open “.ELCTRONIC” files?

Negative. That is why ransomware is so frustrating. Until you decode the “.ELCTRONIC” files you will not be able to access them.

🤔 I really need to decrypt those “.ELCTRONIC” files ASAP. How can I do that?

If the “.ELCTRONIC” files contain some really important information, then you probably have them backed up. Otherwise, you might try to employ System Restore. The only question is whether you have saved any Restore Points that would be helpful now. All other solutions require time.

🤔 If GridinSoft deletes the Electronic malware, will it also delete my files that were encrypted?

Of course not. The encrypted files are not harmful, so they won’t be deleted.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware will delete active threats from your PC. The virus that has infiltrated your system is must be still functional and launching checks every so often to arrest any new files you might create on your computer after the initial attack. As it has been said above, the Electronic virus comes with the company. It installs backdoors and keyloggers that can take your account passwords by trespass and provide hackers with easy access to your system after some time.

🤔 What should I do if the Electronic virus has blocked my PC and I can’t get the activation key.

If that happened, you need to prepare a memory stick with a previously installed Trojan Killer. Use Safe Mode to perform the procedure. You see, the ransomware runs automatically as the system launches and encodes any new files created or brought into your system. To block this function – use Safe Mode, which allows only the essential applications to run automatically. Consider reading our manual on booting Windows in Safe Mode.

🤔 What can I do right now?

Some of the encrypted files can be located elsewhere.

• If you exchanged your critical files by email, you could still download them from your online mail server.
• You might have shared images or videos with your friends or relatives. Just ask them to send those images back to you.
• If you have initially got any of your files from the Internet, you can try doing it again.
• Your messengers, social media pages, and cloud disks might have all those files too.
• It might be that you still have the needed files on your old computer, a portable device, phone, memory stick, etc.

USEFUL TIP: You can use data recovery programs¹ to get your lost data back since ransomware encodes the copies of your files, deleting the original ones. In the tutorial below, you can see how to recover your files with PhotoRec, but remember: you won’t be able to do it before you remove the ransomware itself with an antivirus program.

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