How to remove INHORSEWETRUST and recover files

Easy tips to delete INHORSEWETRUST and decrypt data

INHORSEWETRUST is a ransomware-type infection. It is designed to encrypt data and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. During encryption process, the malware appends filenames of each of the encrypted files with “.INHORSEWETRUST” extension.

For example, a file 1.jpg would appear as “1.jpgINHORSEWETRUST“, and so on for all other affected files. After the files encryption process is complete, the ransomware creates “#Decrypt#.txt” and drops it onto the desktop.

The “#Decrypt#.txt” text file contains the ransom demanding message. Firstly, it informs the victims about files encryption. In the second part, it starts instructing them how they can establish communication with the crooks behind it –to initiate the recovery process.

For the communication, two options in the form of ICQ cross-platform messenger and VoIP (Voice over IP) client are provided for the users. They are asked to use the provided ID number to them when they contact.

It is stated that if the victims do not contact the crooks within 72 hours, their databases and other sensitive data will be publicized. Furthermore, the message warns that renaming the encrypted files or trying to decrypt them with third party tools will render permanent data loss.

It is likely that the crooks provide ransom payment detail once being contacted. Usually, in such cases with ransomware infection, crooks have a unique decryption tool that they managed to create during files encryption process and blackmail users to pay to receive it for the files decryption.

We do not suggest you contact/ pay the crooks under any circumstances. These people are not reliable. They will never provide you the decryption tool even if you fulfill all their demands. Hence, you will suffer financial loss only and also the files remain encrypted.

There are possible alternatives in the form of existing backups, Shadow Copies and data recovery tools you have that you should look for instead of contacting those untrustworthy people, pay them and then wait for them to pay honesty and provide the decryption tool.

You will get data recovery steps below the data in the data recovery section. There, you will also find easy step-by-step guide to delete INHORSEWETRUST from system. The ransomware removal is necessary to prevent further files encryption, avoid possible system damages and initiate files recovery without interruption.

How did INHORSEWETRUST enter my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed through dubious downloading channels such as unofficial and free file hosting sites, p2p networks and other third-party downloaders. Illegal activation tools and fake updaters are prime examples of malware-proliferating content.

Cracking tools infect systems instead of activating licensed products. Fraudulent updaters cause system infection by abusing outdated programs flaws/ bugs and/or by installing malicious software rather than the promised updates.

Scam campaigns are also used to proliferate in malware. This term describes a large scale operation to send spam emails by thousands. These emails have infectious files or links for such files as attachments. When these file are executed, run or otherwise clicked- the malware download/ installation is triggered.

Text presented in INHORSEWETRUST‘s text file (“#Decrypt#.txt”):

Hello my dear friend

Unfortunately for you, a major IT security weakness left you open to attack, your files have been encrypted

If you want to restore them, install ICQ software on your PC hxxps://icq.com/windows/ or on your mobile phone search in Appstore / Google market ICQ

Write to our ICQ @Konwarszawski hxxps://icq.im/Konwarszawski

 Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

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

We are always ready to cooperate and find the best way to solve your problem.

The faster you write, the more favorable the conditions will be for you.

Our company values its reputation.  We give all guarantees of your files decryption

IF WE DONT SEE MESSAGES FROM YOU IN 72 HOURS – WE WILL SELL YOUR DATABASES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO YOUR COMPETITORS,AFTER YOU WILL SEE IT AT OPEN SOURCE AND DARKNET

We respect your time and waiting for respond from your side

tell your unique ID

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How to protect system from ransomware?

It is strongly recommended you to download only from official and verified sources. Furthermore, all programs should have to be updated/ activated using tools functions from genuine developers. Suspicious and irrelevant emails should never be opened-especially the provided attachments in them.

It is crucial to have a dependable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, use this software for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected with INHORSEWETRUST, we recommend you run a full system scan to automatically remove it from system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove INHORSEWETRUST through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete INHORSEWETRUST using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove INHORSEWETRUST 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 INHORSEWETRUST using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with INHORSEWETRUST. 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 INHORSEWETRUST 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 INHORSEWETRUST 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 INHORSEWETRUST 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 INHORSEWETRUST, 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 INHORSEWETRUST.

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 INHORSEWETRUST?

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 INHORSEWETRUST 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 INHORSEWETRUST 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.