Remove Thcuhswza Ransomware (File Recovery Guidelines)

Learn Steps To Delete Thcuhswza Ransomware Completely

Thcuhswza Ransomware is technically a new ransomware which belongs to Snatch ransomware family. And surely, the threat if gets installed on computer, will start to encrypt files saved on system without any prior notice. In such instances, the Thcuhswza Ransomware use to rename and append those files using its own extension which appears as .thcuhswza. Surely such files will be turned to be inaccessible to users in no time. As a rule, the ransomware identities like Thcuhswza Ransomware also leaves a text file based ransom note on targeted computers with instructions for users. In case of this ransomware, the text file is named as HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.txt, which includes the following ransom message for users. Take a look over the details:

!!!Hello!!!
All your files are encrypted and only I can decrypt them.
My mail is

[email protected] or [email protected]

Write me if you want to return your files – I can do it very quickly!

Attention!
Do not rename the encrypted files, because of this you can lose them forever!!!!!
To prove that we are not scammers and really can decrypt your files,
you can send three files for test decryption !!! (except databases, Excel and backups)

PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW LETTER! RESPOND TO THE
LETTER TO THIS LETTER.
This will allow us to see all the history of the census in
one place and respond quickly to you.

!!! Do not turn off or restart the NAS equipment. This will result in data loss!!!

As per the details mentioned through ransom note powered by Thcuhswza Ransomware, it informs users that all of their personal files have been encrypted and turned inaccessible to them. To restore or recover them back, it mention to decrypt those files using decryption tool and key. But to get those, the victims are asked to write an email to malware authors through provided email addresses. Further, the victims are supposed to receive email reply under which more other details are offered that includes ransom fee size, payment mode, and so on. The note also offer users to send thee small sized files to hackers for decryption through the mail, and criminals will send back the decrypted files. Further, the note claims that users should try not tampering with encrypted files or try some third party decryotors. It says that if the user do so, they will end up losing their files permanently.

Unfortunately, there’s currently no third party tools through which users can accomplish decrytpion of files, surely the threat is not yet cracked. But, it’s even not a good idea to contact criminals and pay them with their demands to seek their help as they are never going to decrypt your data once they receive their demands. So, it’s much better for users to choose some alternative possible methods or guidelines to clean their machine against the threat. This actually prevents their files from being encrypted further. Once it happens, the users can later try to recover or restore their files using a lately created backups or other alternative file recovery options. For more detailed information, keep reading this article.

Ransomware intrusion on targeted computers

It’s common for a user to get tricked to believe some object or link or email attachment as helpful, and their system gets injected by malicious codes like Thcuhswza Ransomware. Mostly, this kind of objects are spread through malspam campaigns. In other instances, the malware may also be spread over global network through more other social engineering tricks like payload trojans, software bundling, and so on. While being precise to spam email campaigns, a convincing email is distributed with a link or attached file. Such files mostly appears to be like real MS Office documents, PDF files, archieve files, JS files, and more. Once the user end up interacting with those, bundled script runs to connect system to remote server and download/install ransomware files secretly. Further, it’s common for users to have their files encrypted, which further demands them to remit ransom payment.

Is it ok to pay ransom amount to hackers? What users should do?

Since it already mentioned that Thcuhswza Ransomware is not yet cracked, and files encrypted can only be restored using a valid decryption key offered by attackers. But, is it really worth to pay ransom to those? Obviously not, this is because the Thcuhswza Ransomware like threats are created with sole intention to scam users financially based on their locked files. So the users should rather choose some alternative methods or guidelines to remove Thcuhswza Ransomware from their machine and restore their files completely using backups or other options. For more information, check the guidelines section below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Thcuhswza Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Thcuhswza Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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 Thcuhswza 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.