The ESET Win32/Filecoder.AE Cleaner is a specialized standalone tool designed to decrypt files locked by the Filecoder.AE ransomware variant and fully remove the active infection from Windows computers. Key Characteristics of the Threat
Ransom Demands: Affected users find their files encrypted and receive a ransom note directing them to make payments through the Onpay.ru payment service.
Local Encryption: The malware locks personal files on local hard drives and network connections, using file extensions unique to this specific variant. How the Cleaner Works
Unlike standard antivirus updates that simply delete the threat, this dedicated decryptor assists in file recovery. The tool uses a standalone file named decoder.exe. To reverse the encryption, it relies heavily on reading artifact files left behind by the malware. Step-by-Step Removal and Decryption Process
Locate Configuration Artifacts: Users must manually find config.cfg and account.cfg on their system—these side-effect files are critical for generating the decryption keys.
Setup the Desktop Environment: Download the ESET Filecoder.AE Cleaner zip archive, extract decoder.exe, and place it on the Desktop alongside the recovered .cfg files.
Isolate Infected Files: Create a folder named Encrypted on the Desktop and copy a few target locked files into it to test the tool safely.
Execute via Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following sequential commands: cd %userprofile%\Desktop decoder.exe Encrypted Use code with caution.
Full System Decryption: Once the test successfully reads “Decoding 100%” or “Done”, users can run decoder.exe C: to decrypt all files on their primary system drive.
If you are currently dealing with an infection, let me know: Have you isolated the infected machine from your network?
Do you see the config.cfg or account.cfg files on your computer?
I can guide you through the exact recovery steps or help you find alternative tools if needed.
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