How to remove IHA Ransomware and recover files
Easy tips to delete IHA Ransomware and decrypt files
IHA Ransomware is a new variant of NoCry ransomware group. The malware operates by encrypting stored files and then demanding ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, it appends .IHA extension to each of the encrypted files.
For example, a file like 1.jpg would appear as “1.jpg.IHA”, “2.jpg” as “2.jpg.IHA”, etc. Once this process is complete, the ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper and displays a pop-up window with ransom demanding message on them.
The ransom messages state that to decrypt those files – the victims have to pay a ransom. They are asked to transfer 100 USD in Bitcoin to the crooks behind the infection and mentions wallet address for the purpose. The listed wallet address is however fake.
Unfortunately, in most of the cases with ransomware infection cases- the decryption is not possible without the involvement of the crooks behind the infection. Furthermore, despite paying- the victims often do not receive the decryption tool.
Removing IHA Ransomware is necessary to prevent further files encryption. However, the removal process will not recover the files already compromised. In such a case, existing backups are crucial to get back those data in the accessible form.
If you do not have any such backup files available, you will have a lot of problem to recover the files. There are at least two data recovery options still available. Shadow copies are one of them. However, we can’t assure you that this automatically created backup would not get affected.
In the data recovery section below the post, you will find complete guide to recover the files. if this option is found to be deleted by the IHA Ransomware, the only option you left with at the moment is to use third party data recovery tool – the official decryptor is yet to be released.
How did IHA Ransomware enter my system?
Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed through phishing and social engineering techniques. Malicious software distributed through untrustworthy downloading channels such as unofficial and freeware sites, p2p networks and etc.
Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters can cause system infection as well. Cracking tools infect systems instead of activating licensed products. Fake software updaters cause system infections by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious programs.
Spam campaigns are also employed in malware proliferation. Scam emails have infectious files or links for such files in them. These files could be archives, JavaScript, PDF and Microsoft Office documents and etc, if opened- the infection process is jumpstarted.
Text presented in the IHA Ransomware’s pop-up window:
IHA Ransomeware
Oooops, Your Files Have Been Locked by IHA Team !!!!!
Can I Recover My Files ?
your important files are encrypted.
you has been hacked by IHA team, and you cant back your files again unless you pay for decryption code, remember no escape for you HAHA
Can I Recover My Files?
sure we guarantee that you can recover all your files safely and easily.
but you have not so enough time.
if you need to decrypt your files, yo need to pay.
after that the price will be doubled or your files and computer will be destroyed
How Do I Pay?
payment is accepted in bitcoin only. for more information, click
check the current price of bitcoin and buy some bitcoin. for more information, click
and send correct amount to the address below
after your payment. click to to decrypt your files
LOCKED BY IHA TEAM
Send $100 worth of bitcoin to this address:
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Here is what the changed desktop wallpaper says:
Oooops All Of Your Files Are Encrypted !
How to protect system from ransomware infection?
It is advised to always download from official/ verified sources. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from legit developers. Suspicious and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially the attachments/ links in them.
It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. This software should have to be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool to remove IHA Ransomware automatically.
Special Offer (For Windows)
IHA 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 IHA Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”
Step 2: Delete IHA Ransomware using “System Restore”
Step 1: Remove IHA 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 IHA Ransomware using “System Restore”
Log-in to the account infected with IHA 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)
IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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 IHA 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)
IHA 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.
