Encryption Scanner USER MANUAL
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1. Clear log Email Accounts Settings Specify valid email accounts settings Sd Be Email address joeblowda igmail com SMTP server Name fsmtp gmail com SMTP server Port M Logon Authenticate User Mame joeblowiatigmail Password reses TRR S g h CLEAR LOG Clear Log clears the Big White field in the center of the application where reports information is generated at each scan Encryption Scanner ioj x Target Folders Di Dummi Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Browse Scan Interval min Email accounts ake ts Scheduled scanning Started at 1 4 2015 3 52 04 PM Target Folders I Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Searching For Files 10 Filefs to scan Scanning 10 Fileis scanned YOUR FILES MAY HAYE BEEN ENCRYPTED Report file has been created file iD Tech 204ssistt 20Data Encryption 20 Scanner ScheduledRepork csy Sending emails Report file has been sent to email addresses Finished at 142015 3 52 07 PM Ga nT a T s T a T T T T wow W Example of scanned folder 8 MANUAL DISPLAY OPTIONS a From the POPUP systems tray icon click Options to configure the manual Display app options Display Service App Administration About Encryption Scanner Activate Register Exit HR eo pom Glerts Notifications J Send email alert M Display pop up alert window Scanning W Enable scheduled scanning Jw Enable nonsched2. ay TextPad amp Windows Anytime Upgrade Ej Windows DVD Maker g9 Windows Fax and Scan Windows Media Center m Windows Media Player Windows Update i XPS Viewer d Accessories di Advanced Encryption Package 2814 Encryption Scanner Encryption Scanner Default Programs Ji iPod Access for Windows x Help and Support 4 Back Search programs and files EJ Shutdown gt 17 Troubleshooting Windows XP and NET Framework 2 0 requirement When installing Encryption Scanner you may see a Setup Internal Error warning you that NET Framework version 2 0 is not installed You will need to install NET Framework 2 0 first to complete the setup You can download a copy of the NET Framework 2 0 here http encryptionscanner com support dotNetEX20 zip Support Disclaimer and Copyright Limited support is provided by email or by returned phone call appointment in the USA only If you need help with Encryption Scanner 2 0 installation or troubleshooting send an email to support encryptionscanner com or call 760 489 9282 Monday thru Friday 9am 5pm Pacific Los Angeles time Be sure to describe the trouble you are having and ensure that you have read our installation manual Support is provided for licensed users only Users using the trial version is available solely at the discretion of Tech Assist Inc Encryption Scanner is a product under copyright by Tech Assist Inc a California Corpora
3. 1s running LOOKING AT A REPORT IN THE DISPLAY 13 I j Encryption Scanner ioj x Target Folders 3 Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Browse Scan Interval rnin Email accounts Clear log Scheduled scanning Started at 1 4 2015 3 52 04 PM Target Folders I DuroinyDurnny Encrypted 3DE5 192 Searching For files 10 Filefs to scan Scanning 10 Fileis scanned YOUR FILES MAY HAYE BEEN ENCRYPTED Report file has been created File iD Tech 204ssisto 20Data Encryption lt 0Scanner ScheduledReport csy Sending emails Report file has been sent to email addresses Finished at 1 4 2015 3 52 07 PM wow yf Example of scanned folder Timer Enabled a After a report is generated the DISPLAY interface shows a similar response as shown above Click on the LINK in blue in the Encryption Scanner report box and if you have Microsoft Excel or some other spreadsheet program available to open a CSV comma delimited file you can see the details of the report See example next slide below EJ Microsoft Excel ScheduledReport csy E File Edit wiew Insert Format Tools Data Window Help QuickBooks Adobe PDF OB eIGRIVBl4 BB SIBD B z 2h it E 10 a m ua hee A A Wj P Reply with Changes End Review g Arial Snagit pj Window x g BBE Hvi fe Timestamp Filename Scan result Username 7 30 2012 12 39 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 06 20 12 Sceeto close
4. 300x152 png May be encrypted NT AUTHORITY SYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 11 23 2012 10 55 I Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 114206272 50 Charts From Marc Faber pdf Maybe encrypted NT AUTHORITYSSYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 10 26 2012 5 32 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 BHO COLB png May be encrypted NT AUTHORITYSSYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 1 15 2013 6 04 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Derivs infographic_O jpg May be encrypted NT AUTHORITY SYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 11 25 2014 9 20 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Dummy Microsoft Excel Worksheet xlsx May be encrypted NT AUTHORITY SYSTEMN BUILTIN Administrators 11 25 2014 9 20 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted SDES 192 Dummy PowerPoint Presentation pptx May be encrypted NT AUTHORIT ASYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 1 1 2015 17 46 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 Dummy Text txt May be encrypted NT AUTHORIT ASYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 11 25 2014 9 19 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted SDES 192 Dummy Word document doc May be encrypted NT AUTHORITYSSYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 11 25 2014 9 19 _Dummy Dummy Encrypted SDES 192 Dummy Word document docx May be encrypted NT AUTHORITY lt SYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators 1 15 2013 6 05 I _Dummy Dummy Encrypted 3DES 192 gold embed jpg May be encrypted NT AUTHORITYASYSTEM BUILTIN Administrators Sample Dummy Folders with Dummy Files When using the new Encryption Scanner 2 0 as a Windows Service we recom
5. image 44 Derivs infographic_0 jpq 1 15 2013 6 04 AM JPEG image 149 KB rai Dummy Microsoft Excel Worksheet xlsx 11 25 2014 9 20 AM Microsoft Excel Wor 10 KB PE Dummy PowerPoint Presentation pptx 11 25 20149 20 AM Microsoft PowerPoi 65 KB Dummy Text txt 1 1 2015 5 48 PM Text Document 1 wh Dummy Word document doc 11 25 20149 19 AM Microsoft Word 97 15 cay Dummy Word document docx 11 25 20149 19 AM Microsoft Word Doc 13 KB gold embed jpg 1 15 20136 05 AM JPEG image 380 KE WARNING IF YOU DECIDE TO USE YOUR OWN DUMMY FILES first ensure that they are not encrypted Then make a practice scan using Encryption Scanner 2 0 Some GIF files may register as a false positive in Encryption Scanner 2 0 since we have expanded the Encryption Scanner 2 0 capabilities to examine a larger set of digital components within targeted files After you download the ZIPed file from our support page and unzip the contents you will find approximately 17 different folders all with the same file contents but all of the files are encrypted with the algorithms listed on each folder s title except the Dummy Unencrypted Folder The Dummy Unencrypted Folder you can use on your PC or server sharing it as a global network share to all of your users Mapping a Drive Letter to the Dummy Unencrypted Folder is the preferred method of sharing this folder with all users 15 C Dummy Encrypted 3 way 96 C Dummy Encryp
6. is rebooted for any reason 16 Alerts Notifications E Send email alert E Display pop up alert window eduled scanning C Enable nonscheduled a i b THE ABOVE CONFIGURATION APPLIES TO THE DISPLAY APP ONLY For the Encryption Scanner 2 0 Service App configuration see the Encryption Scanner 2 0 Service App Administration interface setup description earlier in this document Set the Encryption Scanner Timer interval for 5 minutes and click Start 7 You are now Ready The Encryption Scanner will scan the Dummy Files every 5 minutes If a Crypto Virus attacks any of your users it will instantly infect the Dummy Files area and you will be alerted S How to Uninstall Encryption Scanner In most versions of Windows including XP Vista 7 and various Windows Server Editions simply run the Uninstall Encryption Scanner icon from the Start Menu where applications are listed You can also go to the Control Panel and either run Add Remove Programs for XP or Programs and Features in Windows 7 8 and run Uninstall from where Encryption Scanner is listed in the list of installed programs In some instances a reboot may be required Additionally if you find that the Encryption Scanner 2 0 uninstaller has a conflict with existing anti virus or other programs and is resistant to being uninstalled even after a reboot we recommend you download the free version of REVO UNINSTALLER Mozilla Firefox a Mozilla Thunderbird
7. must logon to a Windows desktop session to run Encryption Scanner This is to assist Encryption Scanner in writing reports and tracking folder paths SERVICE APP ADMINISTRATION Encryption Scanner 2 0 allows you to run Encryption Scanner as a Windows Service Here is how to configure the Encryption Scanner 2 0 as a Windows Service 1 Access the Encryption Scanner 2 0 Service App Administraion interface by right clicking the Encryption Scanner icon in the system tray selecting Service App Administration TeS a b The Service App Administration interface will open c Optionally you can create a desktop shortcut icon to the Encryption Scanner 2 0 Service App Administraion interface 11 Sade nebo are Spal pe ho GHladal AL i LES Start eal ache d e The Service App Administration icon can be created by creating a shortcut icon from the EXE file known as ESSVCADM EXE located in the Encryption Scanner 2 0 path oe Te i esis 7 13 20158 18AM_ File folder E EncryptionScanner exe 6 28 2015 8 43PM Application 1 465 KB espdez 6 18 2015 10 52AM DAT File 1KB j espdi dat 6 18 2015 10 52AM DAT File 1KB E essvc exe 6 28 20158 44PM_ Application 1 008 KB essvcadm exe 6 28 2015 8 43PM Application 1 164 KB IsLicense 50 1 4 2015 6 23 PM Application extension 889 KB E libeay32 dll 6 17 2004 3 19PM Application extension 672 KB 1 4 2015 6 43PM Application extension 512 KB 6 17 2004 3 19PM Application exte
8. tithes rights and interests in the Encryption Scanner 3 This License permits Licensee to install the Software also known herein as the Encryption Scanner on more than one computer system as long as FR n i TEAT cll Rab Be eed ae meen S N FATT TAN E I accept the agreement f Ido not accept the agreement lt Back Cancel f g Select the destination for the Encryption Scanner application In most cases simply take the default aa Setup Encryption Scanner Select Destination Location Where should Encryption Scanner be installed D Setup wil install Encryption Scanner into the following folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse At least 6 4 MB of free disk space is required lt Back Select to accept the shortcuts on the Start menu Encryption Scanner will be installed into the System Tray in the lower right area of your Windows desktop There will be NO DESKTOP icon unless you choose to create one manually Encryption Scanner s features can be managed solely from the System tray pum o im ie Setup Encryption Scanner Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing Encryption Scanner then click West lt Back Cancel You are now Ready to Install Click Next Encryption Scanner will install onto your computer i NOTE If you a
9. 58 17 AM Application 702 KB The EncryptionScanner exe launches the Display window which looks like this see below Use the Display app for manual scans and reports jlEncryption Scanner Oo x Target Folders TiDuniny Unencrypted Folder Browse Scan Interval rin Email accounts ree Timer Disabled 7 Here isa description of the manual Display fields and buttons TARGET FOLDERS This is where you assign the folders and files you wish to have scanned TIMER After the initial installation the Timer is Disabled until the user clicks the START button Then the TIMER starts scanning at the intervals set in the SCAN INTERVAL MIN field SCAN INTERVAL MIN Set the interval in minutes between automatic scans of the Targeted folders Ci Browse For Folder S Local Disk C3 See DATA D JA DVD RAM Drive Es tae CD Drive Fi ee DATAG G See Mirror 1s 3 canon_memory on OOOO0OF943bb Ts i BROWSE This is the standard Windows file manager method of searching for a folder path Multiple folder paths are separated by SEMI COLONS A SEMI COLON must be at the end of the path string EMAIL ACCOUNTS This blue link opens the configuration area where you can setup your email notification information to include email address SMTP authentication and other information IylEncryption Scanner d Ioj x Target Folders LDummy Unenceypted Folder Browse Scan Interval fmin bb Email accounts
10. Activation Key Online activation Use Proxy server Use the default Online Activation choice for inserting your Activation Code you acquired when purchasing Encryption Scanner to register your product for use see above o gt Gre pi decieiee bip aed check on baie D pu cer be eee Coast tot Fe Inert chen Lee Poca ever ed co qure ow eee kann pty Rie pba T en Birr sore Morisset Prey Ceti tw ee eed eer i cee o ee ret asi y cae et ed porte ee ey eee Hii Fat 7 ere d Use the Use Proxy Server selection to register your activation if you need to login through proxy server see above Enber your Actwabon key and cick on Activatie iF you use a proxy server to CORRECT bo the infennet check Use Proxy server are configure your commection Actvation Key G anual activation Campher lo Computar Rey f Use the Manual Activation if online access to the internet is unavailable but you still have your Computer Key activation code g IF YOU ARE USING THE TRIAL VERSION KEYS and want to manually register your license click on the Activate Register selection in the system tray popup menu 4 When you start your computer after activation Encryption Scanner 2 0 will be running in the System Tray Access to its features is obtained by RIGHT CLICKING on the Encryption Scanner icon a NOTE Encryption Scanner 2 0 is both a Windows SERVICE and a manual applic
11. Encryption Scanner 2 0 x Manual Tech Assist Inc 1835A South Center City Parkway 414 Escondido CA 92025 support encryptionscanner com 760 489 9282 v Introduction Thank You for purchasing the Encryption Scanner 2 0 The Encryption Scanner is NOT an anti malware anti virus anti ransomware removal tool Encryption Scanner is an inside the perimeter alerting tool which sends emails and reports when it detects that folders or files designated by you have become encrypted Encryption Scanner 2 0 fills the gap left by major anti virus software companies that presume to protect you from an encryption virus attack Encryption Scanner is based on the notion that all efforts to protect your computers will at some point fail and hackers will find a way into your system encrypting your files IF THEY DO the Encryption Scanner will be there to alert you to the fact that your protection system has failed and you can take immediate action to protect yourself As of this time Q3 of 2015 there is nothing like Encryption Scanner on the market But why The reason is a software detection system that runs inside a protected perimeter is based on the idea that the perimeter will fail No anti virus software maker is willing to admit there is a CHANCE a hacker will get passed their software To admit that is to admit failure But don t worry Encryption Scanner is here Encryption Scanner will detect and test against these
12. ation To access the Encryption Scanner 2 0 Windows Service configuration setup ONLY see the next section MANUAL DISPLAY CONFIGURATION 5 A Pop up menu will appear allowing you to change the Encryption Scanner configuration features x a V es e 6 Clicking the DISPLAY will open the Encryption Scanner 2 0 MANUAL app a The manual app is the application you can use to manually scan files and folders for encrypted files and generate reports on those scans b Ifyou don t like using the System Tray Display you can create your own desktop icon by creating a Windows Shortcut based the file EncryptionScanner exe located in the Encryption Scanner program files path lt e a b puter Local Disk C Program Files x86 Er niibrary Share with Burn New folder esis 7 13 2015 8 18AM File folder Ea EncryptionScanner exe 6 28 2015 8 43 PM Application 1 465 KB espdea dat 6 18 2015 10 52AM DAT File 1KE _ espdli dat 6 18 2015 10 52AM DAT File 1KE l ESSVC EXE 6 28 2015 8 44PM Application 1 008 KE essvcadm exe 6 28 2015 8 43 PM Application 1 164 KB IsLicense 50 all 1 4 2015 6 23 PM Application extension 889 KB libeay32 dll 6 17 2004 3 19 PM Application extension 672 KB QimLicenseLib all 1 4 2015 6 45 PM Application extension 512 KB amp ssleay32 dll 6 17 2004 3 19 PM Application extension 152 KB _ uninsO00 dat 7 13 2015 8 18 AM DAT File 6 KB B unins000 exe 7 13 201
13. common file types that are infected by encryption viruses doc docx xls xlsx ppt pptx txt csv pdf jpg png What the Encryption Scanner 2 0 can do for you in a nutshell The Encryption Scanner 2 0 is better than version 1 x which only ran from the System Tray Encryption Scanner 2 0 gives you the option of choosing to manually scan folders and files from the System Tray Icon or to run as a Windows Service in the background Running Encryption Scanner as a Windows Service Encryption Scanner constantly checks to see if any folder or file s have been or are encrypted If you wish to use Encryption Scanner as a manual checking tool simply install and open the app from the System Tray choose Display and input the path to the folder or file you want to have checked Click Start A report will be generated Also from the System Tray right click on the ES icon and open the service configuration interface to setup the Encryption Scanner Windows Service the location of the folders to be checked the timer repeat cycle and the list of email addresses where reports are to be sent in the event of an attack Open the Options button by right clicking the System Tray icon to perform several configuration settings such as desktop alerts or to turn off the timer Installation 1 After downloading the Encryption Scanner 2 0 application compressed ZIP file place the file in your downloads folder your desktop or wherever it is c
14. mend that you use our dummy files as a trap for any encryption virus that infects your target machine You can use your own set of files and folders of course it doesn t matter which ones you use But it is a good idea to establish a dummy target of files By doing so the Encryption Scanner will not have to scan large numbers of files on every timer cycle thus using up server resources unnecessarily 14 The Username of the last authorized user to change the file is listed in the report helping you to isolate and identify which user may be the carrier of the virus on your network The file name and path 1s also listed helping you identify which exact files have been encrypted and by inference determine which files have NOT been encrypted This feature alone saves you hours of time in tracking the damage down with your network We have provided some dummy files and folders of both encrypted and unencrypted files which you can use to practice setting up and running Encryption Scanner scans and reports Look for the downloads on our website in the SUPPORT section How to Use The Dummy Files We have supplied on our website a download of some unencrypted files that you can use to setup your own Crypto virus trap a 06 20 12 Sceeto clase 300 152 png 7 30 2012 1 39 PM 23 KE 7 114206272 50 Charts From Marc Faber pdf 11 23 2012 10 55 4M Adobe Acrobat Doc 4 195 KB By BHO COLB png 10 26 2012 6 32AM PNG
15. nsion 152 KB 7 13 20 158 18AM DAT File 6KB 7 13 2015 8 17AM Application 702 KB g The Service App Administration interface is described as follows il iii 1V yi Vil Vill E Encryption Scanner Service ministra tion TARGET FOLDERS BROWSE Used to point to a single or multiple folder location where the service will scan for encrypted files SCAN INTERVAL min This is the number of minutes you would like between scan intervals The default is 15 minutes LOG FILENAME This is the path and location of the log file where reports are stored MAX LOG SIZE KB This is the maximum allowed log file size which auto truncated We recommend 2048 as a min log file size for starters START TYPE This is same drop down box used in the Windows Services console to set a service to run automatically automatically with delay run manually or be disabled SEND EMAIL ALERTS and Email Accounts button The check box turns on or off the email alert sub routine If set to off only the log collects scan results They are not emailed unless the box is checked The Email Accounts button allows you to setup multiple email addresses to which scan results are emailed Email passwords are encrypted internally within Encryption Scanner 2 0 CONTROL STATUS Start Stop Restart Just like in the Windows Services console this sets the service to start if off Stop the service if it is running and restart the service if it
16. onvenient for you You can also place the file on a network share if you need to install Encryption Scanner 2 0 on multiple machines Be sure to adhere to licensing requirements for multi computer deployments a Note Shut down or temporarily disable all anti virus and anti malware on your PC before installing Encryption Scanner 2 After file placement in the downloads folder a Use a Windows or other utility to extract the file contents from the ZIP file b Launch or RUN the SETUP EXE file c The Setup Wizard will open click Next ie Setup Encryption Scanner F E EE Welcome to the Encryption Scanner Setup Wizard This will install Encryption Scanner version 2 0 0 on your computer Itis recommended that you dose all other applications before Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup e Read and approve the Software License Agreement then click Next ie Setup Encryption Scanner License Agreement Please read the Following important information before continuing Please read the Following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation Software License Agreement 1 This is an agreement between Tech Assist Inc a California Corporation and Licensee who is being licensed to use the Encryption Scanner software 2 Licensee acknowledges that this is only a limited nonexclusive license Tech 4ssist Inc a California Corporation is and remains the owner of all
17. re installing on Windows XP you may need to install NET Framework 2 0 first before installing Encryption Scanner See the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual for more details and a download location for NET Framework 2 0 4a Setup Encryption Scanner Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Encryption Scanner on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or dick Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files x86 Encryption Scanner Additional tasks Create shortcuts on Start Menu 2 lt Back Install Cancel m In some cases like with Windows XP Windows 2003 Server or other x32 operating systems you may be prompted to reboot your computer Close all other applications and reboot your computer to complete the install If you are not prompted run the Encryption Scanner application n Your default installation of Encryption Scanner 2 0 comes with a free fully functional 15 day trial period After you run the Encryption Scanner 2 0 for 15 days you will need to either uninstall the app or buy a registration license The Encryption Scanner 2 0 License Registration box can be seen by right clicking the Encryption Scanner system tray app and choosing Activate Register Enter your Actwobon key and chck on Activate if you use a proxy server to connect to the Internet creck Use Proxy server and configure your commection
18. ted Blowfish 448 Dummy Encrypted Cast 256 C Dummy Encrypted Desx 126 C Dummy Encrypted Diamond 2048 C Dummy Encrypted Gost 256 C Dummy Encrypted Mars IBM 448 C Dummy Encrypted Rc 1024 C Dummy Encrypted Rijndael AES 256 C Dummy Encrypted Safer 128 C Dummy Encrypted Serpent 256 Dummy Encrypted Shark 128 C Dummy Encrypted Skipjack 80 C Dummy Encrypted Square 128 C Dummy Encrypted Tea 128 C Dummy Encrypted TwoFish 256 9 Dummy Unencrypted Folder Example Installation Let s say you have a Windows 2008 R2 file server and 10 users Setup Encryption Scanner in this manner to protect your entire network 1 Install Encryption Scanner on the Windows 2008 R2 file server See above instructions on installation 2 Create a folder called Dummy Files and share it on your network Set the share permissions to Everyone or to all Domain Users in your department of business 3 Either create a user Login Script or a Domain User Group Policy to map a drive letter lets say drive letter I V to the Dummy Files share Make certain that each user maps to the I Dummy Files mapped drive a As an alternative you can also use a UNC mapping like Windows2008Server Dummy Files 4 In Encryption Scanner setup your email address destinations for where the reports and alerts should be sent 5 Make sure to check the Encryption Scanner Options and ensure that Encryption Scanner runs when the Windows 2008 server
19. tion all rights reserved 2014 2015 See software license agreement before use Unauthorized use and distribution will subject violator to extreme penalties under the law Tech Assist Inc assumed no liability for the failure of Encryption Scanner to run as advertised Tech Assist Inc has done everything possible in testing to ensure that Encryption Scanner will run as advertised but unforeseen events and the unknown affects of other software that may interfere with the Encryption Scanner s processes may cause a malfunction Tech Assist Inc is hereby indemnified from all liability and the user understands that using Encryption Scanner 1s totally at his her own risk 18
20. uled scanning M Run automatically at logon cancel c The OPTIONS boxes allows you to customize the Encryption Scanner manual Display app behavior It DOES NOT configure the SERVICE options Service options are configured in the Service Admin interface d Check Uncheck the Send email alert to send or not send email alerts e Check Uncheck the Display pop up alert window to use a pop up alert when encrypted files are found f The Enable scheduled scanning and Enable nonscheduled scanning boxes are mutually exclusive when one of them is unchecked 1 NOTE 1 A timer based scan and a manual scan started by clicking the Start button on the main display are considered Scheduled scans Therefore if you uncheck Enable Scheduled scanning timer based and manual scans are disabled 10 il NOTE 2 The timer is enabled only when target folders text field AND scan interval text field are NOT empty AND Enable Scheduled scanning is checked A Nonscheduled scan is started implicitly when any file in one of the target folders is changed This change may have been made by that user if he has worked on his files or by any other background programs Results of this scan are shown only if the scanned file is found as encrypted g Check Uncheck the Run automatically at logon to keep Encryption Scanner running after a restart of your computer Encryption Scanner is not a background service You
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