How to remove Himynameisransom Ransomware

Tips for Himynameisransom Ransomware removal

Himynameisransom Ransomware is a piece of malware belonging to the Medusa ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have all their stored files encrypted and inaccessible for the users till a ransom payment is done. As Himynameisransom encrypts, the filenames of the encrypted files will receive .Himynameisransom extension. For example, a file named 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.Himynameisransom. Soon after that, the ransomware creates HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

The ransom note informs the victims that their network has been breached and their data have been encrypted with RSA and AES cryptographic algorithms. They are warned not tempting with the files or, otherwise they will lose them permanently. To get the files back, the note states the users to establish a contact to the crooks behind it via the provided email address. The users are likely to receive further instructions about how much the decryptor costs to, how to use it and so on. Before the payment, they are asked to send two or three encrypted files with the letter- in order to test the decryption tool. Here is the full text presented on the ransom note created by Himynameisransom Ransomware:

YOUR PERSONAL ID:

.

/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\

All your important files have been encrypted!

Your files are safe! Only modified. (RSA+AES)

ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE

WILL PERMANENTLY CORRUPT IT.

DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES.

DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.

No software available on internet can help you. We are the only ones able to

solve your problem.

We gathered highly confidential/personal data. These data are currently stored on

a private server. This server will be immediately destroyed after your payment.

If you decide to not pay, we will release your data to public or re-seller.

So you can expect your data to be publicly available in the near future..

We only seek money and our goal is not to damage your reputation or prevent

your business from running.

You will can send us 2-3 non-important files and we will decrypt it for free

to prove we are able to give your files back.

Contact us for price (BITCOIN) and get decryption software.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Make contact as soon as possible. Your private key (decryption key) is only

stored temporarily.

IF YOU DON’T CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.

 Unfortunately, in many cases with a ransomware type malware infection, the users are not able to decrypt the files without the involvement of the crooks behind it. This is because these are the only people who have the unique key/code to unlock the locked files. Despite this, you should ignore the ransom note and should not pay/contact to the crooks. These are the evil people who can scam you and trick you into paying the money and once the payment is done, disappear leaving you without your files. You should therefore use some data recovery alternatives.

The safest option is to remove Himynameisransom Ransomware and restore the files using existing backup. The malware removal is necessary to prevent it from further files encryption. After its removal is done, use the backup files and restore the files and get them in the original accessible condition. However, not all users have such backup files. In such a case, if Volume Shadow Copy –a backup cloud created by Os for short time is also deleted by the Himynameisransom Ransomware, the only option left for you is to use data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of getting back the locked or damaged files back using them.

Threat Summary

Type: Ransomware

Extension: .Himynameisransom

Ransom demanding message:  HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened, the previously functional files appear with different extension name and a ransom note appear asking for ransom payment demands for the data decryption

Distribution: Spam emails, software cracks and updating tools

Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove Himynameisransom Ransomware from the system

Files recovery: Use existing backup for the data restoration. If you do not have such tools, use data recovery tool provided below the post. Such tools are designed nowadays with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using such.

Various ransomware distribution channels

The most common channels that lead the ransomware intrusion include Trojans, spam campaigns, illegal activation tools, fake updates and untrustworthy downloading channels. Trojans are malicious infections that lead various more dangerous malware intrusions in the infected devices. Spam campaigns are used to send deceptive emails with infectious files attachments to them. When they are opened, users are ended up associated malware download. Illegal activation tools simply lead the download/install of malicious software. Fake updaters infect computers by exploiting flaws of outdated software or simply downloading malware instead of providing update.

You need to be cautious during web browsing if you want not avoid its intrusion.  Use only official websites and direct links for any software download/install. Also, rely on only official software developers’ tools/functions for any software update and not on any illegal activation tools or cracks and third party updates. Further, do not open any attachments provided on emails seem suspicious/irrelevant.  At last but not the least, employ some reputable antivirus tool that prevents any malicious executables from being launched, checks for updates required of the installed apps and OS and fixes issues, errors and malware on the device and hence provides adequate protection to your device.

Remove Himynameisransom Ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove Himynameisransom Ransomware from the device.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Himynameisransom Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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