How To Remove HLLP ransomware And Decrypt Infected Files

Proper Guide To Delete HLLP ransomware From PC

HLLP ransomware is yet another highly dangerous and lethal file-encrypting malware that has been specially crafted by a team of vicious hackers to encrypt users’ crucial files and extort ransom from them. This hazardous crypto-virus mainly targets the Windows OS based PC systems and is compatible with all versions of Windows operating systems including Server, XP, NT, Vista, Me, 7, 8/8.1 and even the most recent one Win 10. Likewise traditional ransomware infections, it also often infiltrates the targeted devices secretly without users’ permission and then starts performing evil activities in the background. This hazardous threat scans the entire machine in search of the files that are in its target list and after detecting such files, locks them eventually.

More About HLLP ransomware:

According to the reports, HLLP ransomware belongs to the family of Crysis/Dharma ransomware and often uses a very strong encryption algorithm to lock the targeted data. It can compromise almost all types of files stored in the infected device such as images, videos, audios, PDFs, documents, presentations, databases etc. and make them completely inaccessible. After that, opening those files becomes impossible for the victims unless they use a private decryption key/tool that is kept on attackers’ server. Once the encryption process is completed, a pop-up window is displayed and a ransom note is placed on the desktop background that inform the affected people about the unkind situation and also include the file-recovery instruction.

HLLP ransomware states that in order to regain access to the encrypted data, you will have to buy the decryption software from the criminals. The price of the tool may carry from $200 to $1500 that has to be paid in BitCoins or any other digital currency. For more details, you are asked to contact the hackers via [email protected] email address. The note also warns victims that renaming the files or attempt to decrypt them via third-party software may lead to permanent data loss.

Text Presented in The Pop-up Window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

Don’t worry,you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, follow this link:email [email protected] YOUR ID 1E857D00

If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail: [email protected]

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

Text Presented In the FILES ENCRYPTED.txt  File:

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected]

Should You Deal With The Attackers?

HLLP ransomware doesn’t leave any option to you other than dealing with the attackers but still, security experts strongly deny from making any sort of payment to them. It has been tendency of such hackers that they often ignore the victimized people after taking the ransom or provide rogue application in the name of decryption software which only harms the device severely upon getting installed with its vicious activities. Also, paying ransom to the attackers will only motivate them to drop more such viruses in the machine for future revenues.

What Should The Victims Do?

You should never trust on the criminals under any circumstance and find any alternate way to recover the infected files. For this, you can use a strong file-recovery application or if you have a backup made on any external drive, you can easily restore them back. But first of all, you must delete HLLP ransomware from the computer immediately before it infects your other essential files.

Other Harmful Traits of HLLP ransomware:

This hazardous crypto-threat eats up enormous amount of memory resources and drags down the overall PC performance severely. Due to this, machine starts responding slower than ever before and takes more than usual time to complete any task. HLLP ransomware has ability to deactivate all the running security programs and Windows Firewalls and make the device vulnerable for more notorious infections. It may easily bring other Online parasites like spyware, adware, rootkits, Trojans etc. in your work-station and turn the device into a malware-hub. It messes with important system files which assure efficient computer functioning and prevents many installed apps as well as drivers from working properly. HLLP ransomware enables remote hackers to get access to your device and steal all your personal and sensitive data for their delicate welfare. Using your confidential data relating to banking and other financial details, crooks can generate illicit profits and cause you to be a victim of Cyber crime or Online scam.

Threat Details

Name: HLLP ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto-virus

Description– Destructive malware that aims to encrypt users’ crucial files and then ask them to pay off for the decryption key/tool.

Extension– “.HLLP”

Ransom demanding message–  pop-up window and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt File

Attackers’ Contact– “[email protected]”

Symptoms: Users can not open files available on their desktop, previously functional files now have different extensions, A ransom demanding message is displayed on the desktop screen. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encoded data and files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, Torrent websites, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

How Does This Infection Enter Your System:

Such types of file-encoding viruses often infiltrate the targeted devices through several illusive techniques such as spam email campaigns, Trojans, fake software updaters, questionable download sources, unofficial software activation tools etc. Nevertheless, the most common method used by Cyber actors to spread such parasites is by sending emails that contain vicious attachments. Hackers usually attach MS office, PDF documents, exe files, and JavaScript files. Once you open the attachment, those spiteful files install some pernicious application.

Tips To Prevent Crypto-virus Attack:

To avoid the risk of being attacked by HLLP ransomware or other crypto-infection, you should not trust and ignore suspicious emails coming from stranger. Never open such emails that contain questionable attachment or web links. Moreover, avoid using software cracking tools since it is not legal. They always download and install malware on the computer instead of activating software. But at the moment, just take an immediate action and remove HLLP ransomware from the computer by following the complete removal steps given below.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete HLLP ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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