Covm ransomware

Covm ransomware is the specific virus that encrypts documents, images, and other files and forces people to pay the ransom to restore them

Covm ransomware – cryptovirus that makes common files unreachable to have a purpose for blackmailing message. This is ransomware that belongs to the DJVU family and is pretty much identical to any of the variants that came out as recently as May 2020. These particular versions of the family get reported by Michael Gillespie^[1] that researchers the behavior and activities of STOP ransomware since the beginning. Unfortunately, the tool that helped tons of victims previously is not supported now. STOPDecrypter was useful when creators used offline IDs. This feature allowed researchers to recover many filers using the obtained victims’ ID. Right now, this option is not used because in the summer of 2019 malware creators updated their coding procedures, started to use powerful encryption algorithms, and turned to online IDs instead of offline keys. 

These changes affected the functionality of Covm ransomware virus and left fewer options for the victims. In addition, cybercriminals behind the family are known for releasing versions each week. All these variants are not many changed, so researchers can determine the particular malware pretty quickly. However, there are still no options for proper decryption. Unless you encounter the version that uses offline keys. In such cases, Emsisoft has a DJV Decryption tool possibly capable of recovering files for some people. If you want to try the tool, you need to know that your ID listed in the ransom note _readme.txt ends wit t1 because that is the sign of an offline ID. 

The text file appears on the system when encoding procedures are done. The text in the file is a ransom message which informs victims about possible solutions and lists contact information ([email protected] and [email protected]), ransom amount ($980 04 $490), and ways to get cryptocurrency since that is the preferred method of receiving money. However, experts^[2] always say that this is not the best solution because ransomware developers aim to get your money, and powerful hackers like members of this group are not concerned about your files and other belongings.^[3] There is little to no possibility that files will get restored once you pay up, so it is more advisable to clear the virus damage, terminate Covm cryptovirus, and then repair the system and replace files using reliable data backups. 

Covm ransomware uses the AES-256 encryption algorithm that allows this threat to encrypt specific documents, images, audio, or video files. If that data has no copies on and gets locked the sad reality is that recovery of the encoded data is impossible. Researchers sometimes manage to recover dome of them, but this is too powerful ransomware to get cracked easily.

Covm ransomware mainly runs in online mode, so access to the AES-256 key is gained, and since those IDs are stored on remote servers, criminals need to connect during each encryption process. This is how the offline IDs vs online IDs work. Unfortunately, offline IDs are more promising for victims since the same key gets used for at least a few victims of some variant. 

Since Covm ransomware is an updated version of the solution that involves decryption tools is not possible. However, paying the amount that is demanded in the ransom note is also not the best options:

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Covm ransomware creators obtain payments and promise to provide decryption tools, keys needed for the processes. But these encouragement messages shouldn’t be taken seriously because any contact between you and these extortionists can lead to more damaging malware and permanent losses of money and files.

Covm ransomware removal is the step you need to take as soon as you encounter the message from criminals. The sooner you remove this threat, the better. However, it may be difficult due to all the changes in the system settings and the malware ability to disable some functions. Reboot the machine in safe mode and run the AV tool to gather and remove all malware pieces.  
Covm ransomware – cryptocurrency extortion-based malware that demands money from victims by claiming that decryption tool developed by them is the only solution.

Covm ransomware – cryptocurrency extortion-based malware that demands money from victims by claiming that decryption tool developed by them is the only solution.

You need to remove Covm ransomware as soon as possible and using proper anti-malware tools because the cryptovirus can infiltrate the machine, encrypt your data and continue running in the background to damage the performance and crucial functions. It enters via email or other methods that allow malicious files, so you cannot be sure that this threat is the only one affecting your device.

Recent reports state that Covm ransomware and other three of this type tend to spread trojans for data tracking, and collecting, so sensitive details about the victim can be used for later scams. Anti-malware tools can check places on the system and find traces, related malware programs, or payload files and backdoors.

This is not the method that could help with Covm ransomware encrypted files and restore encoded data for you. File recovery can happen with data backups and third-party programs designed for such purposes. However, you still need to remember that ransomware can affect files in these folders:

• %System%.
• %system32%.
• %Roaming%.
• %Local%
• %AppData%
• %LocalLow%.
• %Temp%.
• %ProgramData%.
• %Windows%.

When files in such places and other directories get damaged, changed or affected by Covm ransomware system functions suffer from corruption and some of the OS functions cannot be used for file restoring or security operations. You should run Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or different PC repair tool and fix this damage, repair system files, and registry entries.

Then, you can freely choose the method of data recovery, a tool designed to recover files and restore data changed by the Covm ransomware virus. We have a few additional tips and program solutions for you below the article. You can also find more solutions alternative for decryption tools. 
Covm ransomware is the file-encryption malware that marks data using .covm extension, hence the name of the threat.

Covm ransomware is the file-encryption malware that marks data using .covm extension, hence the name of the threat.

Primary methods of crypto-malware infiltration 

Cyber infections, in most cases, rely on gullible people that do not pay close attention to details and skip through steps or ignores red flags on suspicious online material. You can receive an email from a suspicious sender and don’t ask too many questions before you delete the notification itself. But some users tend to read all these spam emails and download files attached to messages.

Unfortunately, such behavior leads to infections and payload dropper activities. Criminals pretend to send legitimate files, invoices, or other documents, so people click on links or downloads malicious macro-filled MS documents. But the more used methods include even shadier techniques.

People tend to cheat and search for software cracking tools, cheat codes for games, licensed versions of tools for free. This is who torrent pages thrive, and malware can infect machines too. When you do not trust a sender, the source of the material you install, you should take malware infections into consideration. This virus family can spread threats around as executable or DLL files packed with pirated data. Stay away from anything risky.

Get rid of any traces and damage that Covm files virus caused

Since Covm ransomware virus is the serious threat and the 227th version in the notorious family, based on other versions and victim reports, paying is not the option for you. If you have encountered this virus on your device, try to reboot the machine into Safe Mode with Networking as soon as possible and download the anti-malware tools on another device.

When you have SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes added on the external device, you can run the full system scan on the infected machine and perform Covm ransomware removal. This automatic method can find and show all potential intruders and delete them from the machine. You do not need to be tech-savvy at all.  

Unfortunately, you can’t terminate the virus manually. Or at least it takes to long and can be dangerous if you do not know what to do. Thankfully there are many tools that can remove Covm ransomware and help you tackle the damage of this virus. Once the system is cleared, run Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego and fix any damaged files or functions on the system. Then you can be safe while recovering data directly on the computer.

Remove Covm using Safe Mode with Networking

Reboot the machine in Safe Mode, so the system is fully accessible, and AV tool can run and remove Covm ransomware

• Windows 7 / Vista / XP
  1. Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
  2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list

  Windows 10 / Windows 8

  1. Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
  2. Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
  3. Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.

• Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete Covm removal.

If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.

Remove Covm using System Restore

System Restore is the feature that recovers machine in a previous state when the virus was not active

Bonus: Recover your data

Guide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove Covm from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.

If your files are encrypted by Covm, you can use several methods to restore them:

Data Recovery Pro is the tool that should restore your files after encryption

Accidentally deleted files, data encrypted by Covm ransomware or affected by any other threat can get restored using this program

• Download Data Recovery Pro;
• Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
• Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by Covm ransomware;
• Restore them.

Windows Previous versions restores data after malware infections, if needed

When System Restore is enabled, Windows Previous Versions can help with encrypted files

• Find an encrypted file you need to restore and right-click on it;
• Select “Properties” and go to “Previous versions” tab;
• Here, check each of available copies of the file in “Folder versions”. You should select the version you want to recover and click “Restore”.

ShadowExplorer – for Covm ransomware file damage

When Shadow Volume Copies are not deleted by the virus, files can be restored using ShadowExplorer

• Download Shadow Explorer (http://shadowexplorer.com/);
• Follow a Shadow Explorer Setup Wizard and install this application on your computer;
• Launch the program and go through the drop down menu on the top left corner to select the disk of your encrypted data. Check what folders are there;
• Right-click on the folder you want to restore and select “Export”. You can also select where you want it to be stored.

Covm ransomware decryption not available yet

You can try this tool that previously worked for other DJVU versions

Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from Covm and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes