How to remove Uhofbgpgt ransomware

Delete Uhofbgpgt ransomware and retrieve locked files

Uhofbgpgt ransomware is a new file encryption virus which is recently detected by the cyber expert. The main purpose of this virus is to infect system files. It has been developed for extract large amount by blackmailing innocent users. It is capable of encrypting all your crucial files and data kept in the hard drive of your computer and also in external storage devices. This nasty virus often uses AES-256 algorithm to lock the targeted files and makes them useless. Whenever you see a data with “.uhofbgpgt” extension then it means your device is in capture of dangerous ransomware.

Threat summary

Name: Uhofbgpgt ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Files extension: .uhofbgpgt

Ransom demanding message: HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT

Symptoms: A different extension is added in the personal files. A ransom note demanding money appears on the screen when you try to access any of the files.

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, harmful links, free file hosting sites and many more.

Damage: leads to data loss. Secretly adds other severe malware infection in the backdoor including password stealing Trojan, spyware and so on.

Removal and Recovery: To remove Uhofbgpgt ransomware, use reliable anti-malware removal tool. Once malware gets removed, you can easily recover your files using existing backup or other data recovery tool.

Complete information about Uhofbgpgt ransomware

Following successful data encryption, it drops a ransom notes HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT on the desktop and also puts in each folder that contains the infected files. In this note, you are informed about the situation and also provided the instruction on how to retrieve the files back. Uhofbgpgt ransomware explains that the only way to get access to the contaminated data back is by using decryption key which only attackers can provide. But before they give you the necessary tool, you have to transfer demanded amount to their account in the form of Bitcoin.

Before paying money, they can ask user to attach 3 encrypted files to their emails. This can be done as a proof that cyber criminals behind Uhofbgpgt ransomware have decryption tool and they offer to decrypt those file free of cost. Although, there is no any option to open the files other than using a genuine decryption key but still you are strongly advised not to make any sort of payment to the hackers.  It has been tendency of ransomware developers that they often ignore the victims once the payment is done and never fulfill their promises.

Should victim pay demands money or not?

According to the researchers, victim doesn’t think to send money to the hacker places instead of access all useful files. Because there is no guaranteed that Uhofbgpgt ransomware will return all files in previous order. Thus, in this way you may lost all important files and money as well. It is only a phishing technique that play by ransomware in order to take huge money by threaten innocent users. So, users are highly suggested never try to send money to the hackers.

What victims do in this case?

According to the expert, if you are one of the victim whose system files has been infected with Uhofbgpgt ransomware then you must take serious steps to delete this malware completely from the system. To, eliminate this virus, users are recommended to use some reliable antivirus software. Once malware gets removed then after that victims may access all files by using backup (if created earlier). In case, backup files are not available, in that situations victims are advised to restore all encrypted files using third party data recovery tool.

How Uhofbgpgt ransomware sneak into your PC?

Uhofbgpgt ransomware is highly dangerous virus for your PC that sneaks into your computer without your knowledge while you attach spam emails into the system. It is the most common distribution methods. People receive an email which comes through unknown source or address and if they click the attached file or included link.  So many malware and other system virus like Uhofbgpgt ransomware enters into the machine. So, users must be aware if they found any email via unknown sender. Make sure that it is actually safe to open. If an email looks suspicious please don’t click or open and delete it immediately.

Text presented in Uhofbgpgt ransomware’s text file (“HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT”):

!!!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!!!

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Uhofbgpgt ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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