How to remove Hot ransomware and recover files
Complete tips to delete Hot ransomware and decrypt files
Hot ransomware is a ransomware-type infection designed to encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. The compromised files are appended with .hot extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something similar to 1.jpg.hot, 2.jpg to 2.jpg.hot and so on.
Rightly after that, the ransomware drops leggimi_tutto.txt file as its ransom note. Also, it changes the desktop wallpaper. The ransom note message is written in Italian as well as in English language. The text within in the note is not typical.
Instead of informing the victims about how to decrypt their files by paying ransom to the attackers behind the infection (usually ransomware-type viruses do), this message states that the user has been blocked.
It asks them to pay to renew their premium membership on an adult-oriented website. It asks for 150 USD in BANANO cryptocurrency for this. Once after the payment, the users are asked to contact the crooks via the provided Telegram messenger account belong to them.
It must be mentioned here that in ransomware infection cases – the decryption is not possible without the involvement of the crooks behind it. They have the right decryption tool that is necessary to decode the locked data.
The problem is that, despite paying, victims often do not receive the decryption tool/ software. Removing Hot ransomware would also not decrypt the encrypted files, though it is necessary to prevent further files encryptions.
The complete Hot ransomware removal guide is provided below the post. You can also use some reputable antivirus tool to get its automatic removal. Once after that, you can easily recover the files using existing backups you have.
If you do not have backups available, you should once check if Shadow Copies exist. Data recovery section below the post provides you more about it with complete guide to recover files using this option.
If this option as well will not work in your case, using third party data recovery tools will be the last option you have. You should have a try. We recommend you have a copy of all encrypted files and store it on some remote location – it will be helpful when to get the left unrecovered files when the official decryption we have.
How did Hot ransomware enter my system?
Malware is proliferated through untrustworthy downloading channels such as unofficial and freeware sites, p2p networks and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are also used to distribute malware.
Cracking tools can cause system infection instead of activating licensed products. Illegitimate updaters infect systems by exploiting outdated programs flaws/ bugs and/or installing malicious software instead of the promised updates.
Malware can also be distributed through spam campaigns as well. The spam emails can have malicious files as attachments or download links. These files can be in any formats including archives, executables, JavaScript and etc. When these files are opened – the infection process is triggered.
Text presented in Hot ransomware‘s text file (“leggimi_tutto.txt”):
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ITALIANO
SCUSAMI SE TI HO BLOCCATO, ero troppo arrapato,
Se vuoi riavere indietro il tuo abbonamento a pornhub premium paga
150 $$$$ a questo indirizzo di BANANO:
ban_39xtn6tmxhpfmyrwtqcbey68bu71uxpgxy8zhccjff8guxtc3gyjh4r1i3zw
e dopo contatta @Craftinoh su telegram
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ENGLISH
SORRY IF I BLOCKED YOU, I was too horny,
If you want to get your pornhub premium membership back, pay
150 $$$$ to this BANANO address:
ban_39xtn6tmxhpfmyrwtqcbey68bu71uxpgxy8zhccjff8guxtc3gyjh4r1i3zw
and then contact @Craftinoh on telegram
How to prevent ransomware infection?
It is recommended to only download from official and verified sources. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated with functions provided by legit developers. Suspect and irrelevant emails must never be opened, especially any attachments or links in them.
It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, use this software to perform regular system scans and to remove any detected threats. If the system is already infected, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool to remove Hot ransomware automatically.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Hot ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
Step 1: Remove Hot ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete Hot ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove Hot ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.
Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.
For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button. In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.
For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.
Step 2: Delete Hot ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with Hot ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Hot ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”
- During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”
- In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.
- Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”
- Click “Next” on the new windows
- Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to Hot ransomware infiltration in the PC.
- In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.
Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Hot ransomware files if they left in the work-station.
In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.
Important Note: Some variants of Hot ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.
How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:
In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.
In order to access the files encrypted by Hot ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.
Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like Hot ransomware.
Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.
It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.
How to Recover the Files Encrypted by Hot ransomware?
Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with Hot ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.
Use of Data Recovery Tool
This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove Hot ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.
Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.
Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.
Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.
Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.
Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.
Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.
Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.
Special Offer (For Windows)
Hot ransomware can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Data Recovery Offer
We Suggest you to choose your lately created backup files in order to restore your encrypted files, however in case if you don’t have any such backups, you can try a data recovery tool to check if you can restore your lost data.
