Ransonware *.DcRat encrypted files


J3trooper

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My computer has been infected with Ransonware. All my files have been encrypted with the file extension *.DcRat
I have reinstalled windows 11 but now need to decrypt my files
Has anyone any experience at decrypting these files?
 

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Did you ever take any backups.

Nobody should ever be allowed to use a computer where they have valuable data without first learning about and performing a backup of the OS and data files up at least once.

If you have a proper uncontaminated backup simply remove every external connection to computer, including internet, clean format the disk -- proper format i.e write X'00" (Hex Zero) ; to every physical sector on HDD, then create new File system (windows NTFS or whatever), and restore OS and data.

If you haven't -- then maybe a hard lesson - so next time you know what to do especially as there are so many decent FREE backup programs around. Most people here use Macrium but there are others.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but once ransomware gets hold of your system, the files can not be decrypted. You have 2 choices; restore from a backup if you have one, or do a clean install of windows. Make sure ALL partitions on the drive are deleted and uninstall in unallocated space.
Be sure to change all your passwords immediately and monitor your financials. I would also contact any financial institution and advise them of it as that particular piece of malware is especially invasive. DO NOT PAY HACKERS ONE RED CENT.
 

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Do we need to start the conversation about the vital importance of backing up again?
@J3trooper sorry for your loss, it is almost certainly a loss
 

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free decryption tools
Those tools are each designed for only ONE ransomware variant.
EDIT: And I have never known them to work.
 

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Do we need to start the conversation about the vital importance of backing up again?
It won't do any good. I have preached it to my customers for years and until one gets bitten and learns the hard way, they do not think it can happen to them.
 

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That tool was designed in 2019 for only ONE ransomware variant.

There are more than 50 tools for different ransomware. In addition, there is more on the Internet. Of course, it is unlikely that the files will be recovered. But it's not a big hassle to try. :)
 

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C'mon folks! @J3trooper is in a heck of a pickle! There's no need to be harsh with him (you know who you are).

@J3trooper: Hopefully you do have a backup of your computer.

Advice from @glasskuter & @Nobody seem to be the best you've gotten so far. And no, I can't help; I wish I could.
 

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C'mon folks! @J3trooper is in a heck of a pickle! There's no need to be harsh with him (you know who you are).

@J3trooper: Hopefully you do have a backup of your computer.

Advice from @glasskuter & @Nobody seem to be the best you've gotten so far. And no, I can't help; I wish I could.
Unless OP has a back up (I'm guessing not or he probably wouldn't be posting) or by miracle those RSW programs work then he's f*$k@d, you can't really cover said 'f*$k@d' in cream and butter to make it sweeter I'm afraid
 
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One of the reasons I bought the paid version of Macrium is that it makes backups that can only be accessed by itself - any attempt to write to the backup file generates an error. It uses a driver to protect itself. The cost of the full version licence for peace of mind against ransomware was well worth it.
 

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Based upon the file name extension you are seeing, I wonder if this is what you have been infected with:


What's interesting about this is that the ransom is supposedly only $5.

Personally, I would like to say that I would never ever pay a single dime in ransom for data, especially since I have great backups (nudge, nudge, wink, wink), but I simply thought that you might want to know what your options are. If the data is important enough to you, maybe it's worth paying the $5 and considering this a cheap, forced lesson that could have potentially been a lot worse.
 

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Based upon the file name extension you are seeing, I wonder if this is what you have been infected with:


What's interesting about this is that the ransom is supposedly only $5.
I think you misread the article. It doesn't say anything about the ransom. It's the malicious software itself which is (supposedly) sold for just 5 bucks.
 

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Maybe the OP would consider contacting bleepingcomputer.com for advice, they are well versed in ransomware variants and how to go about recovering files, if possible. They have, I think, a dedicated live chat and phone options to walk people through procedures and have a lot of industry connections that could be of help.
Until the OP knows whether or not the files are recoverable I suggest affected disks are disconnected and placed in a drawer until such time as a tool for reversing that particular variant becomes available, if at all.
Of course it all depends on how important and unique the OP's data is and the lengths they are prepared to go to for recovery.
 

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@J3trooper I just reread your OP and noticed that I missed where you had already reinstalled Windows. Sorry about that. May I ask what method you used? Did you use a reset with the "keep my files" option, a reset with "remove everything" or a clean install using an iso? It matters. Even though you say you reinstalled, you also ask how to decrypt the files which leads me to believe you reset using "keep my files' option.
The only way to be 100% sure the malware is not still lurking around is to do a clean install using the iso.

Hackers have gotten very sophisticated and there may be triggers inserted into one, some, or all of the infected files if they are left on your system. Besides encrypting files, this particular variant is known to insert a keylogger which can track every keystroke you make. Do not take the chance.
I do not mean to be harsh, but for the safety of you and your family, I suggest you chalk this up as a learning experience, bite the bullet and accept your files are gone, and clean install from scratch (iso) if you haven't already.
 

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    Benq 27
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    Dell factory
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    Logitech wireless
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
My computer has been infected with Ransonware. All my files have been encrypted with the file extension *.DcRat
I have reinstalled windows 11 but now need to decrypt my files
Has anyone any experience at decrypting these files?
I am in the EXACT same boat and my computer was attacked almost at the exact same time it seems as yours. I noticed it as it was happening though and quickly pulled the power plug from the back of the machine. Over 70k of my files now have the .DcRAT file extension. 😕 Strangely, there was not one ransome note left anywhere on my medicine... did you have one left on yours? Perhaps I interrupted the process before it was complete and that's why.

I do have some potentially positive news though! Despite what several of the apparently misinformed and unaware persons above have stated this ransomware can in fact be decrypted. There is basically only one person in the world though (aside from the idiot who attacked our machines of course) who can help us. He's just a nice guy with a special gift who helps people in his spare time. You need to contact him via the bleepingcomputer.com forum and/or visit the ID-Ransomware site and upload one of the encrypted files and it will identify the type of ransomware (DcRAT, which is apparently a variant of Lime ransomware, which is a variant of HiddenTear ransomware.) and it will direct you to this Twitter thread and basically tell you to DM/message Michael and take a number and wait patiently.

Here is the Bleeping Computer site forum topic discussing this particular malware where you can also try to contact Michael/you can see my message to him here as well: Lime-Rat (HiddenTear) Ransomware Support Topic - Page 3 - Ransomware Help & Tech Support

Another potentially but probably not very helpful resource unfortunately is this decryptor tool that Michael already made for HiddenTear ransomware and its spawned variants but I ran this for over 8 hours and it didn't work for me so I'm not sure that it will work for you either but give it a try!

That Dark Crystal DCRat malware thing that someone else above linked to is actually something different than what we are dealing with, though I thought the same thing myself at first. Actually, the source code and sketchy sales site for @$$hole "hackers" to buy the tools that were used to infect our computers are located here and here. I don't think there's any benefit to reaching out to any of the sketchy people at those websites and I don't think that downloading their software is a good idea either and would be pointless anyway because we still wouldn't have the specific encryption key that was generated when whatever terrible person took over our machines.

Hopefully this information is helpful for you. I've been waiting since Friday now for this Michael person to respond and it might be a while before he's able to help it seems unfortunately :-(.

Yes yes, make sure you always have a quality backup system in place, blah blah blah. ✅ Also everyone else above should become a little more educated before they chime in and say things that aren't quite the case here. There is possibly a chance that your files can be decrypted... fingers crossed! 🤞🏻
 
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Im afraid unless you run with the back up everyday/every time you touch something on you're pc crew all the backup brigade are gonna do is tell you to backup and why you're stupid for not backing up and not to touch a PC unless you do this.
Around 15 years no back ups no fails. Don't be stupid and 99% of the time you shoulnd't need it. If you need it, Chances are you're touching crap you dont know about and need it to bail you out, User error is at the center of alot more than most people will be willing to admit, Because people don't like admitting they're wrong or made a mistake( Again learn before you touch, Thus not needing a get out of jail free card as often/if ever)
Useful to have of course but some people make it sound like theres a gun being held to you're head, It aint a bomb thats gonna explode.
They also can be decrypted, It is possible. Not Saying it will happen for you but its most certainly possible.
Good luck getting it sorted, I hope the Ultra secure backup people aren't too harsh :)
 

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misinformed and unaware persons
everyone else above should become a little more educated before they chime in and say things that aren't quite the case here.
Young grasshopper, Welcome to the forum. I must say you are very unfair in your assessment of the merit of the volunteers here. If I'm reading correctly, I believe one member, @DigitalGoat, did suggest BleepingComputer, to the OP. Speaking for myself, I did read about this particular piece of malware with all its variants and what it can do. I gave the best recommendation I could based on what I read, the user's particular case, and what I have witnessed with malware attacks myself. It is the same advice I give anyone who is in this particular circumstance. A sophisticated malware attack such as this involves more than just recovering the files as it is able to corrupt the OS and insert triggers that can and usually does affect the user later.
There is basically only one person in the world though (aside from the idiot who attacked our machines of course)
Mainstream users can not and will not seek out one lone person who can decrypt their files (who IMO is also a hacker if there is only one other than the person who inserted the malware in the first place). I'm sure his services are not free. Even if he does it out of the goodness of his heart, I would be leery of giving him access to my files. The whole idea of there being only 2 people who know how to unlock these files would be very suspicious to me. Have you ever heard of teamwork?
 

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    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Benq 27
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    MT
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    Logitech wireless
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    Defender+MWB Premium
I am in the EXACT same boat and my computer was attacked almost at the exact same time it seems as yours. I noticed it as it was happening though and quickly pulled the power plug from the back of the machine. Over 70k of my files now have the .DcRAT file extension. 😕 Strangely, there was not one ransome note left anywhere on my medicine... did you have one left on yours? Perhaps I interrupted the process before it was complete and that's why.

I do have some potentially positive news though! Despite what several of the apparently misinformed and unaware persons above have stated this ransomware can in fact be decrypted. There is basically only one person in the world though (aside from the idiot who attacked our machines of course) who can help us. He's just a nice guy with a special gift who helps people in his spare time. You need to contact him via the bleepingcomputer.com forum and/or visit the ID-Ransomware site and upload one of the encrypted files and it will identify the type of ransomware (DcRAT, which is apparently a variant of Lime ransomware, which is a variant of HiddenTear ransomware.) and it will direct you to this Twitter thread and basically tell you to DM/message Michael and take a number and wait patiently.

Here is the Bleeping Computer site forum topic discussing this particular malware where you can also try to contact Michael/you can see my message to him here as well: Lime-Rat (HiddenTear) Ransomware Support Topic - Page 3 - Ransomware Help & Tech Support

Another potentially but probably not very helpful resource unfortunately is this decryptor tool that Michael already made for HiddenTear ransomware and its spawned variants but I ran this for over 8 hours and it didn't work for me so I'm not sure that it will work for you either but give it a try!

That Dark Crystal DCRat malware thing that someone else above linked to is actually something different than what we are dealing with, though I thought the same thing myself at first. Actually, the source code and sketchy sales site for @$$hole "hackers" to buy the tools that were used to infect our computers are located here and here. I don't think there's any benefit to reaching out to any of the sketchy people at those websites and I don't think that downloading their software is a good idea either and would be pointless anyway because we still wouldn't have the specific encryption key that was generated when whatever terrible person took over our machines.

Hopefully this information is helpful for you. I've been waiting since Friday now for this Michael person to respond and it might be a while before he's able to help it seems unfortunately :-(.

Yes yes, make sure you always have a quality backup system in place, blah blah blah. ✅ Also everyone else above should become a little more educated before they chime in and say things that aren't quite the case here. There is possibly a chance that your files can be decrypted... fingers crossed! 🤞🏻

A: You didn’t read everyone’s comment, so don’t say everyone. B: Yes, decrypting may be possible, but usually it is not possible.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (22631.3155)
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    PC/Desktop
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    AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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    Asus TUF Gaming B550-Plus
    Memory
    Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz
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    Gigabyte Radeon RX 580 AORUS 8GB GDDR5
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    1920X11080
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    Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 500GB (OS)
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    Super Flower / Leadex 750W 80Plus Titanium
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    SilentiumPC Fortis 3 HE1425 v2
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    Logitech K520
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    Logitech G700S
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    50mbps/10mbps
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    Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera
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    Windows Defender

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