.Poret file extension ransomware virus (Restore, Decrypt .poret files)

A new variant of ransomware virus has been discovered by cyber threat analysts. It appends the .poret file extension to encrypted files. This ransomware targets computers running Microsoft Windows by spam emails, malware or manually installing the ransomware. Here’s everything you need to know about this ransomware, how to remove ‘Poret crypto malware’ and how to restore (decrypt) encrypted files for free.

Immediately after the launch, the Poret ransomware scans all available drives, including network and cloud storage, to determine which files will be encrypted. The ransomware virus 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:

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

Once the encryption process is finished, it will create a ransomnote named ‘_readme.txt’ offering decrypt all users personal files if a payment is made. An example of the ransom note is:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, 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:
https://we.tl/t-7AKxZTQTdy
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.

 

Threat Summary

Name	Poret
Type	Ransomware, Filecoder, Crypto virus, File locker
Encrypted files extension	.poret
Ransom note	_readme.txt
Contact	gorentos@bitmessage.ch, stoneland@firemail.cc, @datarestore (telegram)
Ransom amount	$490, $980 in Bitcoins
Symptoms	Unable to open personal files Windows Explorer displays a blank icon for the file type Files named like ‘_readme’, or ‘_readme.txt” in every folder with an encrypted file
Removal	To remove Poret ransomware use the removal guide
Decryption	To decrypt Poret ransomware use the steps

 

Therefore it is very important to follow the steps below ASAP. The steps will allow you to remove Poret ransomware virus. What is more, the few simple steps below will help you restore (decrypt) encrypted documents, photos and music for free.

Quick links

1. How to remove Poret ransomware virus
2. How to decrypt .poret files
3. Use STOPDecrypter to decrypt .poret files
4. How to restore .poret files
5. How to protect your PC from Poret crypto malware?
6. Finish words

How to remove Poret ransomware virus

There are a few methods that can be used to remove Poret ransomware. But, not all ransomware such as this crypto malware can be completely removed utilizing only manual solutions. In many cases you’re not able to delete any ransomware using standard MS Windows options. In order to get rid of Poret you need run reliable removal utilities. Most IT security professionals states that Zemana Anti-malware, Malwarebytes or KVRT tools are a right choice. These free programs are able to search for and get rid of Poret crypto virus from your computer for free.

How to remove .Poret file virus with Zemana Anti-malware

Zemana Anti-malware is a tool which can remove ransomwares, adware, trojans, worms and other malware from your computer easily and for free. Zemana Anti-malware is compatible with most antivirus software. It works under Windows (10 – XP, 32 and 64 bit) and uses minimum of machine resources.

Zemana can be downloaded from the following link. Save it on your Windows desktop or in any other place.

After the downloading process is finished, run it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the Zemana Free will try to update itself and when this task is finished, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the Poret ransomware virus related files, folders and registry keys.

During the scan Zemana will search for threats present on your system. Make sure all threats have ‘checkmark’ and press “Next” button.

The Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) will start to remove Poret ransomware, other malware, worms and trojans.

Use MalwareBytes Free to remove Poret crypto malware

We recommend using the MalwareBytes Anti Malware which are fully clean your personal computer of the crypto malware. This free tool is an advanced malware removal application designed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This application uses the world’s most popular anti-malware technology. It’s able to help you remove crypto virus, trojans, malicious software, adware software, worms, and other security threats from your PC for free.

Visit the page linked below to download MalwareBytes Anti Malware. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

When the downloading process is done, run it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the MalwareBytes Anti-Malware will try to update itself and when this process is complete, click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the Poret crypto virus, other kinds of potential threats such as malware and trojans. This task can take quite a while, so please be patient. In order to get rid of all items, simply click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The MalwareBytes AntiMalware is a free program that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, services, registry entries and so on. To learn more about this malware removal utility, we suggest you to read and follow the step-by-step instructions or the video guide below.

Run KVRT to delete Poret ransomware from the personal computer

KVRT is a free removal utility which can scan your PC for a wide range of security threats such as the Poret ransomware, adware software, trojans as well as other malicious software. It will perform a deep scan of your machine including hard drives and Microsoft Windows registry. When a malware is detected, it will help you to get rid of all found threats from your machine by a simple click.

Download Kaspersky virus removal tool (KVRT) on your computer from the link below.

After downloading is finished, double-click on the Kaspersky virus removal tool icon. Once initialization procedure is done, you’ll see the KVRT screen as displayed on the image below.

Click Change Parameters and set a check near all your drives. Click OK to close the Parameters window. Next click Start scan button to perform a system scan with this tool for the Poret ransomware virus and other known infections. Depending on your system, the scan may take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. During the scan Kaspersky virus removal tool will find threats exist on your PC system.

When that process is done, you will be displayed the list of all detected threats on your personal computer as shown in the following example.

Review the report and then click on Continue to begin a cleaning process.

How to decrypt .poret files

The encryption mode is so strong that it’s practically impossible to decrypt .poret files without the actual encryption key. The bad news is that the only way to get your files back is to pay ($490, $980 in Bitcoins) creators of the Poret crypto virus for a copy of the private (encryption) key.

We don’t recommend paying a ransom, as there is no guarantee that you will be able to decrypt your files. In addition, you must understand that paying money to the cyber criminals, you are encouraging them to create a new crypto virus.

With some variants of the Poret ransomware, it is possible to decrypt or restore encrypted files using free tools such as STOPDecrypter, ShadowExplorer and PhotoRec.

Use STOPDecrypter to decrypt .poret files

Michael Gillespie (@) released a free decryption tool named STOPDecrypter (download from download.bleepingcomputer.com/demonslay335/STOPDecrypter.zip).

STOPDecrypter has been updated to include decryption support for the following .djvu* variants (.djvu, .djvuu, .udjvu, .djvuq, .djvur, .djvut, .pdff, .tro, .tfude, .tfudeq, .tfudet, .rumba, .adobe, .adobee, .blower, .promos, .dotmap. STOPDecrypter will work for any extension of the Djvu* variants including new extensions (.poret).

Please check the twitter post for more info.

How to restore .poret files

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

Use shadow copies to recover .poret files

In order to recover .poret files encrypted by the Poret crypto malware from Shadow Volume Copies you can use a utility named ShadowExplorer. We advise to use this solution as it is easier to find and restore the previous versions of the encrypted files you need in an easy-to-use interface.

Visit the page linked below to download ShadowExplorer. Save it on your MS Windows desktop.

After downloading is complete, extract the saved file to a folder on your system. This will create the necessary files as displayed on the image below.

Start the ShadowExplorerPortable program. Now select the date (2) that you want to restore from and the drive (1) you want to recover files (folders) from like below.

On right panel navigate to the file (folder) you want to restore. Right-click to the file or folder and click the Export button as shown on the screen below.

And finally, specify a directory (your Desktop) to save the shadow copy of encrypted file and click ‘OK’ button.

Use PhotoRec to restore .poret files

Before a file is encrypted, the Poret ransomware makes a copy of this file, encrypts it, and then deletes the original file. This can allow you to recover your documents, photos and music using file restore programs like PhotoRec.

Download PhotoRec by clicking on the following link.

After downloading is complete, 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 on the image below.

Double click on qphotorec_win to run PhotoRec for Microsoft Windows. It’ll display a screen as shown below.

Choose a drive to recover as shown below.

You will see a list of available partitions. Choose a partition that holds encrypted files as shown on the screen below.

Click File Formats button and specify file types to recover. You can to enable or disable the restore of certain file types. When this is complete, click OK button.

Next, click Browse button to choose where restored documents, photos and music should be written, then click Search.

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

When the recovery is done, click on Quit button. Next, open the directory where restored photos, documents and music are stored. You will see a contents as displayed in the following example.

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

How to protect your PC from Poret crypto malware?

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

Use HitmanPro.Alert to protect your PC system from Poret crypto virus

HitmanPro.Alert is a small security utility. It can check the system integrity and alerts you when critical system functions are affected by malware. HitmanPro.Alert can detect, remove, and reverse ransomware effects.

Download HitmanPro Alert by clicking on the following link.

When downloading is done, open the directory in which you saved it. You will see an icon like below.

Double click the HitmanPro Alert desktop icon. When the tool is launched, you will be displayed a window where you can select a level of protection, as shown in the figure below.

Now press the Install button to activate the protection.

Finish words

Now your system should be free of the Poret ransomware. Remove MalwareBytes Anti-Malware and Kaspersky virus removal tool. We suggest that you keep Zemana AntiMalware (to periodically scan your personal computer for new malicious software). Moreover, to prevent ransomware virus, please stay clear of unknown and third party apps, make sure that your antivirus program, turn on the option to block or search for ransomware.

If you need more help with Poret ransomware virus related issues, go to here.