Remove bH4T ransomware and restore .bH4T files

Simple steps to delete bH4T ransomware

bH4T ransomware is vicious file encrypting infection that belongs to Dharma ransomware family. It is mainly discovered by Marcelo Rivero with the main intention to encrypt all stored data and files as well as demanding ransom for decryption key to decrypt all encrypted files. It commonly uses symmetric or asymmetric encryption algorithms as well as appends .bH4T extension at the suffix plus victim’s ID and cyber criminals email address and make all files totally useless.

bH4T ransomware: Depth analysis

After successfully finishing encrypting process, it displays a pop-up window and drops ransom notes “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” on the desktop screen which informs victims about the encryption files and instructs how to decrypt them. The created message states that all your data has been encrypted by using strong algorithm and in order to decrypt it you need to purchase decryption key from the ransomware developers. Once contacted, they ask you to pay money in the form of Bitcoin.

Before paying money, users are asked to attach 1 encrypted file to their emails as a proof that they have right decryption tool. The cost of tool is not determined it depends on how fast victim contact the developer. Despite this, users are also warned not to rename encrypted files using third party software because to do so may cause permanent data loss. Typically, there are no any tools available that could decrypt files encrypted by bH4T ransomware.

Regardless, it is strongly recommended not to pay cyber criminals a ransom or try to purchase decryption tool/key from them. Very often it has been noticed that users who trust on them often get scammed and they will not receive any tools or software even after paying full money. However, users can avoid installed ransomware from encrypting files that it has not encrypted by removing bH4T ransomware completely from the computer.

Threat summary

Name: bH4T ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .bH4T

Ransom Demanding Message: pop-up window, FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: The ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the .bH4T extension to them, along with a unique identification number placing the new .bH4T extension as a secondary.

Distribution methods: cyber criminal use various methods to intrude this infection into your system such as Trojans, fake updates, email spam, untrustworthy software download sources such as third party downloader, unofficial pages etc and so on.

Removal: Use Spyhunter or other reliable antivirus removal tool to remove bH4T ransomware automatically from the system. After removal, recover files by using previous backup files.

Distribution methods of bH4T ransomware:

Cyber criminals use various deceptive tactics to spread ransomware and other malware into the system. Some of them are:

Spam emails: bH4T ransomware was able to spread quickly because the attackers have thousands of users on their daily target list. The email sent by them is often in disguise as message comes from legitimate organization. Message of this spam email encourage users to open the attached files that will eventually imitates ransomware attack.

Cracked software: Downloading licensed software is not only illegal but also harmful to the system because majority of this apps are embedded with malware. If not ransomware, similar malicious programs may come inside with pirated software.

Drive by downloads: Avoid visiting sites that are suspicious. It could use drive by download methods to inject bH4T ransomware on the machine. With this tactics, online visitors are able to obtain the malware.

How to remove bH4T ransomware and recover encrypted files?

To restore encrypted files, users are highly suggested to remove bH4T ransomware from the computer by using reliable antivirus removal tool. After completing removal procedure, you can easily recover your files through backup (if available). Most of the times, it has been seen that many of the users don’t have the backup files in that situation they can recover their files by using third party data recovery tool/software. This software offers victims to retrieve all encrypted files. It may be possible when the malicious program is still in development.

Text presented in bH4T ransomware’s pop-up window:

All your files have been encrypted!
All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]
Write this ID in the title of your message C279F237
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.
https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/
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.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove bH4T ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete bH4T ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove bH4T 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 bH4T ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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 bH4T 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.