How To Remove CC4H ransomware (File Recovery Steps)

Learn Guidelines To Delete CC4H ransomware

CC4H ransomware is discovered to be a new ransomware identity which is technically derived from GlobeImposter ransomware family. Even CC4H ransomware itself have two different variants, however both of them use to encrypt files on targeted computers and rename them adding .CC1H file extension. It adds a ransom note as well which is named as INFO.html which is deployed under folders and desktop as well. So, in case if the ransomware manage to attack a system, it will use to encrypt files and make them inaccessible to you unless. The time when you attempt to access those, the ransom note will appear on screen and ask you to pay a specified ransom fee in order to restore your files. For more detailed view, take a look on the message displayed by the ransom note powered by CC4H ransomware:

PERSONAL ID
–
ENGLISH
ALL YOUR FILES AND IMPORTANT DATA ARE ENCRYPTED!

To recover data you need decryptor.
To get the decryptor you should:
Send 1 test image or text file [email protected] or [email protected].
In the letter include your personal ID (look at the beginning of this document).

We will give you the decrypted file and assign the price for decryption all files
After we send you instruction how to pay for decrypt and after payment you will receive a decryptor and instructions We can decrypt one file in quality the evidence that we have the decoder.
Attention!

Only [email protected] or [email protected] can decrypt your files
Do not trust anyone [email protected] or [email protected]
Do not attempt to remove the program or run the anti-virus tools
Attempts to self-decrypting files will result in the loss of your data
Decoders other users are not compatible with your data, because each user’s unique encryption key

it can easily be seen that users are informed that all of their personal files are now encrypted and users can restore those using decryption tool offered by devs of this ransomware. In order to get the details, the users are supposed to send one image of text file to developers of this virus through email details provided. In against of this mail, the hackers will reply back with various details like how to pay for the decryption tool, how to use the tool later for decryption, and so on. In addition to these, the ransom note warns users to try not removing CC4H ransomware or run any security app on their machine. Doing so will lead to complete data loss according to the developers.

Speaking about the ethics, really it’s not possible to restore encrypted files without valid decryption key and tools owned by malware devs. But paying a hefty ransom fee to them is still not a guaranteed solution to overcome the issues. According to researchers, the terms like CC4H ransomware is created by Cyber crime master minds with sole intention to deceive users and their financial values. Once they receive the ransom payment, they will ignore you and your messages, leaving your files intact. So, if you are one among victims, then you should never think of paying to hackers to seek their help. Rather, you should try out some possible measures to restore your files and remove CC4H ransomware from computer to prevent further encryption.

How a ransomware technically works?

Ransomware identities like CC4H ransomware mostly have built-in encryption mechanism which are based on AES-256 or RSA-2048 or hybrid algorithms. Through these, all possible file types can be locked or encrypted, after which a decryption key is generated. To keep this key under control of hackers, the key is later sent to remote servers for being saved. And based on this, the targeted users are enforced to remit ransom payment sooner. Obviously, the files can’t be restored without this key, but having backup copies of files stored on various locations might be helpful to fight against these intruders. For more information, keep reading this post further.

Malspam campaigns are responsible to promote CC4H ransomware

Alike all other ransomware identities, CC4H ransomware is obviously spread over web through deceptive practices that mostly includes malspam campaigns. The criminals use to spread a payload Trojan bundled with some MS Office documents, PDF files, or JS files. These files are sent to targeted users through emails and the users are convinced to believe those documents to be essential to open. Once opened on a computer, the hidden Trojan secretly runs in system to connect to remote server. Later, it downloads the ransomware files on local computer and execute the same without any prior notice. So, the files goes on under encryption and users are asked to pay ransom fee. Means, to prevent these things to happen, the users should be conscious throughout the day specially while dealing with spam email attachments or its links.

In the meanwhile, if your system or files are encrypted by CC4H ransomware it’s suggested to take a look through guidelines section to identify and remove CC4H ransomware along with all its files. Some suggested data recovery measures can also be helpful to victims. For more information, refer to guidelines section discussed further.

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Step 1: Remove CC4H ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete CC4H ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove CC4H 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 CC4H ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with CC4H ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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 CC4H 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.