Remove HMMMMM ransomware And Decrypt Locked Files

Simple Steps To Delete HMMMMM ransomware

HMMMMM ransomware is a very dangerous file-locking virus which encrypts users’ crucial files and then asks them to pay off for the decryption tool. As soon as this hazardous crypto-threat infiltrates the Windows computers, it first makes changes to registry settings in order to get automatically activated with each start startup and to remain persistent. After that, it scans the entire machine to find the files that have to be locked, and once detected, encrypts each of them using a strong cryptography. It also renames the compromised data by adding attackers’ email address, victim’s ID and appending “.hmmmmm” extension with each of them.

Depth Analysis of HMMMMM ransomware:

HMMMMM ransomware is a new variant of VoidCrypt ransomware ransomware and can infect almost all types of files including images, videos, audios, documents, PDFs, presentations etc. After completing the encryption process, this dangerous crypto-malware leaves a ransom note titled “!INFO.HTA” in all affected folders and informs victims about the unkind situation. The note states that the locked files can be decrypted without using a decryption tool. To get further instruction on to purchase the software, they are also asked to contact the attackers via the provided email address.

HMMMMM ransomware states that the price of the tool will be doubled after 48 hours and hence, users must pay the demanded fee as early as possible. At the end, you may have to pay the hackers a ransom amount of $200 to $1500 that has to be paid in BitCoins cryptocurreny.

Should You Pay The Ransom?

Unfortunately, there is no any method to recover the encrypted files other than using the decryption tool. But still, you should not consider dealing with HMMMMM ransomware authors as you have absolutely no guarantee that they will provide you the required decryptor even after taking the extortion. It has been tendency of such criminals that they often ignore the victims once the ransom is paid or deliver rogue software in the name of decryption tool. Furthermore, paying ransom to such people will only motivate them to trigger more such attacks for further revenues. So, never make any sort of payment to the crooks no matter what situation is.

How To Recover The Locked Files?

Before you try to restore the compromised data, the first thing you need to do here is to perform HMMMMM ransomware removal from the computer immediately. As far as restoring the infected files is concerned, you should use alternative methods such as Shadow Volume Copies. It is a Windows technology that every so often creates snapshots of files and allows users to roll back modifications made on those files or restore deleted files. If this option is not available, then you can try a recently made backup or a powerful file-recovery application.

Threat Specification

Name: HMMMMM ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-encrypting malware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Dangerous malware which encrypts users’ essential data and then asks them to pay the attackers a sum of ransom to get the decryption software/key.

Extension:  “.hmmmmm”

Ransom Demanding Notes: “!INFO.HTA”

Attackers’ contact: [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Infected files become inaccessible and useless stored inside the infected PCs, previous functional data now have different extension, couple of ransom demanding messages are exhibited. Users are asked to pay an amount of ransom to unlock their encrypted files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, 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.

Penetration of HMMMMM ransomware:

Most often, these file-encoding viruses are distributed with the help of malspam campaign. Cyber hackers send tempting mails to the users with an aim to deceive them into opening their attachments. However, these mails often contain malevolent documents. As soon as recipients open, run or execute the attachment, it triggers the malware installation process begins. The malicious file are in various forms such as JavaScript files, ZIP, archive files like RAR, Microsoft Office, PDF documents, executable files (like .exe).

To avoid the risk of being infected with such hazardous crypto-viruses, you should ignore suspicious emails that you receive from unknown addresses or atleast never open them before checking their legitimacy. In case your device is already infected with this parasite, you must remove HMMMMM ransomware from the machine as soon as possible.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

!!! Your Files Has Been Encrypted !!!♦ your files has been locked with highest secure cryptography algorithm ♦

♦ there is no way to decrypt your files without paying and buying Decryption tool♦

♦ but after 48 hour decryption price will be double♦

♦ you can send some little files for decryption test♦

♦ test file should not contain valuable data♦

♦ after payment you will get decryption tool ( payment Should be with Bitcoin)♦

♦ so if you want your files dont be shy feel free to contact us and do an agreement on price♦

♦ !!! or Delete you files if you dont need them !!!

♦Your ID :-

our Email :[email protected]

In Case Of No Answer :[email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete HMMMMM ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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