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Remove Opengates@india.com virus (Restore .0x5bm files)

Myantispyware team October 5, 2016    

If your personal files, such as documents, photos, music does not open normally, their names changed and .0x5bm added at the end of their name then your computer is infected with a new virus from a family of file-encrypting ransomware. Once started, it have encrypted your personal files stored on a computer drives and attached network drives.

0x5bm virus ransomnote

It uses very strong hybrid encryption with a large key. When the ransomware encrypts a file, it will add the .0x5bm extension to each encrypted file. Once the virus finished enciphering of all files, it will create a file named “!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.html” with an instructions on how to decrypt all encrypted files.

Opengates@india.com virus offers to make a payment in Bitcoins to get a key to decrypt files. Important to know, currently not possible to decrypt the .0x5bm files encrypted by the ransomware without the private key and decrypt program.

If you choose to pay the ransom, there is no 100% guarantee that you can get back your files! If you do not want to pay for a decryption key, then you have a chance to restore your files. Use the step-by-step guide below to remove the virus itself and try to restore your files.

What is Opengates@india.com ransomware?
Is my system infected with Opengates@india.com ransomware?
How to decrypt 0x5bm files ?
How to remove Opengates@india.com virus?
How to restore 0x5bm files ?
How to prevent my computer from becoming infected by Opengates@india.com ransomware?

What is Opengates@india.com ransomware?

Opengates@india.com is a variant of ransomware infection. It affects all current versions of Windows operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. This virus uses a hybrid AES + RSA encryption mode to eliminate the possibility of brute force a key, which will allow to decrypt all encrypted files.

When the virus infects a computer, it uses system directories to store own files. To run automatically whenever you turn on your computer, Opengates@india.com ransomware creates a registry entry in Windows: sections HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run, HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ RunOnce, HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run, HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ RunOnce.

Immediately after the launch, the virus scans all available drives, including network and cloud storage, to determine which files will be encrypted. The ransomware uses the file name extension, as a way to define a group of files that will be subjected to encrypting. Encrypted almost all types of files, including common as:

0, .1, .1st, .2bp, .3dm, .3ds, .sql, .mp4, .7z, .rar, .m4a, .wma, .avi, .wmv, .csv, .d3dbsp, .zip, .sie, .sum, .ibank, .t13, .t12, .qdf, .gdb, .tax, .pkpass, .bc6, .bc7, .bkp, .qic, .bkf, .sidn, .sidd, .mddata, .itl, .itdb, .icxs, .hvpl, .hplg, .hkdb, .mdbackup, .syncdb, .gho, .cas, .svg, .map, .wmo, .itm, .sb, .fos, .mov, .vdf, .ztmp, .sis, .sid, .ncf, .menu, .layout, .dmp, .blob, .esm, .vcf, .vtf, .dazip, .fpk, .mlx, .kf, .iwd, .vpk, .tor, .psk, .rim, .w3x, .fsh, .ntl, .arch00, .lvl, .snx, .cfr, .ff, .vpp_pc, .lrf, .m2, .mcmeta, .vfs0, .mpqge, .kdb, .db0, .dba, .rofl, .hkx, .bar, .upk, .das, .iwi, .litemod, .asset, .forge, .ltx, .bsa, .apk, .re4, .sav, .lbf, .slm, .bik, .epk, .rgss3a, .pak, .big, wallet, .wotreplay, .xxx, .desc, .py, .m3u, .flv, .js, .css, .rb, .png, .jpeg, .txt, .p7c, .p7b, .p12, .pfx, .pem, .crt, .cer, .der, .x3f, .srw, .pef, .ptx, .r3d, .rw2, .rwl, .raw, .raf, .orf, .nrw, .mrwref, .mef, .erf, .kdc, .dcr, .cr2, .crw, .bay, .sr2, .srf, .arw, .3fr, .dng, .jpe, .jpg, .cdr, .indd, .ai, .eps, .pdf, .pdd, .psd, .dbf, .mdf, .wb2, .rtf, .wpd, .dxg, .xf, .dwg, .pst, .accdb, .mdb, .pptm, .pptx, .ppt, .xlk, .xlsb, .xlsm, .xlsx, .xls, .wps, .docm, .docx, .doc, .odb, .odc, .odm, .odp, .ods, .odt, .wav, .wbc, .wbd, .wbk, .wbm, .wbmp, .wbz, .wcf, .wdb, .wdp, .webdoc, .webp, .wgz, .wire, .wm, .wma, .wmd, .wmf, .wmv, .wn, .wot, .wp, .wp4, .wp5, .wp6, .wp7, .wpa, .wpb, .wpd, .wpe, .wpg, .wpl, .wps, .wpt, .wpw, .wri, .ws, .wsc, .wsd, .wsh, .x, .x3d, .x3f, .xar, .xbdoc, .xbplate, .xdb, .xdl, .xld, .xlgc, .xll, .xls, .xlsm, .xlsx, .xmind, .xml, .xmmap, .xpm, .xwp, .xx, .xy3, .xyp, .xyw, .y, .yal, .ybk, .yml, .ysp, .z, .z3d, .zabw, .zdb, .zdc, .zi, .zif, .zip, .zw

Once a file is encrypted, it will be renamed randomly and extension changed to .0x5bm. Next, the virus creates files named “!!_RECOVERY_instructions_!!.html”. This file contain instructions on how to decrypt all encrypted files. An example of these instructions:

!! Your files and documents on this computer have been encrypted !!

** What has happened to my files? **
Your important files on your computer; photos, documents, and videos have been encrypted. Your files were encrypted using AES and RSA encryption.

** What does this mean? **
File encryption was produced using a unique 256-bit key generated specifically for this machine. Encryption is a way of securing data and requires a special key to decipher.

Unforunate for you, this special key was encrypted using an additional layer of encryption; RSA. Your files were encrypted using the public RSA key. To truly reverse the unfortunate state of your files, you need the private RSA key which is only known by us.

** What should I do next? **
For your information your private key is a paid product. If you really value your data we suggest you start acting fast because you only short amount of time to recover your files before they are gone forever.

There are no solutions to this problem, and no anti-virus software can reverse the process of file encryption because we have also erased recent versions of your files which means you cannot use file recovery software.

Modifying your files in any way can damage your files permenantly and we will no longer be able to help you. Follow our terms assigned to you below, and we will have your files recovered.

** Recovering your files **

– Send an email with the subject ‘FILE RECOVERY’ to opengates@india.com
– For a free test decrypt, send one small file which will decrypt free
– Wait for a response from us (up to 24-48 hours)
– We will send you further information regarding payment and full file decryption of your computer
– Receive file decryption software to decrypt every encrypted file on the hard drive

Opengates@india.com ransomware actively uses scare tactics by giving the victim a brief description of the encryption algorithm and showing a threatening message on the desktop. It is trying to force the user of the infected computer, do not hesitate to pay a ransom, in an attempt to recover their files.

Is my system infected with Opengates@india.com ransomware?

Identify that your computer is infected with Opengates@india.com ransomware quite easily. If your personal files, such as documents, photos, music does not open normally, that is, for example, when you try to open a document, Word reports that it is an unknown file type, then it is likely that the document is encrypted, and your computer is infected. Of course, the presence on the desktop a ransom screen or threatening message is a sign of infection.

If you suspect that you have opened a email that infected with Opengates@india.com ransomware, but you does not see any symptoms of the infection, then do not turn off or restart your computer. First turn off the Internet! Then follow the steps in this guide, see How to remove the Opengates@india.com virus. Another option, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive and check it on another computer.

How to decrypt 0x5bm files

Currently there is no available method to decrypt 0x5bm files. The ransomware repeatedly tells the victim that uses a strong encryption algorithm with 2048-bit key. What does it mean to decrypt the files is impossible without the private key. Use a “brute forcing” method is also not a way because of the big length of the key. Therefore, unfortunately, the only payment to the authors of the Opengates@india.com ransomware entire amount requested – the only way to try to get the decryption key.

There is absolutely no guarantee that after the payment of the authors of the Opengates@india.com ransomware will provide the necessary key to decrypt your files. In addition, you must understand that paying money to the cyber criminals, you are encouraging them to create a new virus.

How to remove Opengates@india.com virus

The following instructions will help you to remove Opengates@india.com malicious software. Before doing it, you need to know that starting to remove the virus, you may block the ability to decrypt files by paying authors of the virus requested ransom.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool and Malwarebytes Anti-malware can detect different types of active ransomware and easily remove it from your computer, but they can not recover encrypted files.

Remove Opengates@india.com virus with MalwareBytes Anti-malware

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM) from the link below.

MalwareBytes Anti-malware download link

Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup like below.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware setup file icon

When the installation begins, you will see the Setup – Wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-malware on your computer.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation

Once installation is complete, you will see window similar to the one below.

Malwarebytes scan now

Now click on the Scan Now button to start scanning your computer. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

Malwarebytes detects istartsurf

When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click Remove Selected button. MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove ransoware related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

Remove Opengates@india.com virus with Kaspersky virus removal tool

Download Kaspersky virus removal tool from here and save it directly to your Windows Desktop.

Double-click on the KVRT icon found on your desktop. Once initialization process is finished, you will see the Kaspersky virus removal tool screen as shown below.

kvrt main window

Click Change Parameters and set a check near all your drives. Click OK to close the Parameters window. Next click Start scan button. Kaspersky virus removal tool will now start scanning your computer for known infections. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

kaspersky virus removal tooll scanning

When KVRT has finished scanning, you will see a screen like shown below.

kvrt scan report

Click on Continue to start a cleaning process.

How to restore 0x5bm files

In some cases, you can recover files encrypted by ransomware. Try both methods. Important to understand that we cannot guarantee that you will be able to recover all encrypted documents, photos and other files.

Restore 0x5bm files with ShadowExplorer

Download ShadowExplorer from the following link.

ShadowExplorer download link

Open a directory in which you saved it. Right click to ShadowExplorer-0.9-portable and select Extract all. Follow the prompts. Next please open the ShadowExplorerPortable folder as shown below.

ShadowExplorer folder

Double click ShadowExplorerPortable to run it. You will see the following screen.

ShadowExplorer

In top left corner, select a Drive and a latest restore point as shown on the example below (1 – drive, 2 – restore point).

ShadowExplorer

On right panel look for a file that you want to restore, right click to it and select Export. An example below.

ShadowExplorer restore file

Restore 0x5bm files with PhotoRec

Download PhotoRec from the link below.

PhotoRec download link

Open a directory in which you saved it. Right click to testdisk-7.0.win and select Extract all. Follow the prompts. Next please open the testdisk-7.0 folder as shown below.

testdisk photorec folder

Double click on qphotorec_win to run PhotoRec for Windows. It will open a screen like below.

PhotoRec for windows

Select a drive to recover from as shown below.

photorec select drive

You will see a list of available partitions. Select a partition that holds the lost and encrypted files. An example below.

photorec select partition

Click on File Formats button and select file types to recover. You can to enable or disable the recovery of certain file types. When this is done, click OK button.

PhotoRec file formats

Next, click Browse button to select where recovered files should be written, then click Search.

photorec

Count of recovered files is updated in real time. All recovered files are written in a folder that you have selected on the previous step. You can to access the files even if the recovery process is not finished.

When the recovery is completed, click on Quit button. Next, open the directory where recovery files are stored. You will see a contents like below.

PhotoRec - result of recovery

All recovered files are written in recup_dir.1, recup_dir.2 … sub-directories. If you are looking for a specific file, then you can to sort your recovered files by extension and/or date/time.

How to prevent my computer from becoming infected by Opengates@india.com ransomware?

Most antivirus programs already have built-in protection system against the ransomware. Therefore, if your computer does not have an antivirus program, make sure you install it. As an extra protection, use the CryptoPrevent.

Download CryptoPrevent from the link below.

www.foolishit.com/download/cryptoprevent/

Run it and follow the setup wizard. Once the installation is completed, you will be shown a window where you can select a level of protection, as shown in the following example.

CryptoPrevent

Click the Apply button to activate the protection.

The End.

Your computer should now be free of the Opengates@india.com virus infection. If you need help with the instructions, then ask for help here.

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