Remove .ssghl file virus [Recover Locked Files]

Proper steps to delete .ssghl file virus

.ssghl file virus is a crypto malware that is known for encrypting files and extorting ransom money. It is a harassing computer virus which comes under the family of Xorist ransomware. This nasty virus will encrypt your files without your permission and appends “.ssghl” extension to the end of all your filenames. Whenever you try to access any of your files, you cannot open them. After encrypting your files, this irritating malware also create ransom note HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt and dropped it into affected folders.

More about .ssghl file virus

The created ransom demanding message in the form of text informs user that all their important files have been encoded using powerful encryption algorithm. In order to recover them, victims are advised to send them an SMS to a certain number that contain specific text. Remember that neither the phone number nor the text has been provided in the ransom note. Moreover, users are advised that they have limited number of times to enter the code, when such number has been exceeded then all the data will be damaged.

So, users are advised to be very careful before entering the code. Despite this, users are alerted not to rename encrypted files using third party tools as it might results into permanent data loss. In most of the cases, it has been noticed that decryption of files cannot be done without the help of cyber criminals because they are the only ones who have the right decryption key. However, when it is possible to fulfill the demands of cyber criminals then users are strongly advised not to do so.

Text presented in Ssghl ransomware’s text file (“HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”):

Attention! All your files are encrypted!
To restore your files and access them,
please send an SMS with the text XXXX to YYYY number.

 

You have N attempts to enter the code.
When that number has been exceeded,
all the data irreversibly is destroyed.
Be careful when you enter the code!

How your PC gets infected?

Ransomware and other malware are distributed through the most commonly used methods called spam campaigns. Hackers behind this are very smart they send scam emails to the lots of people by pretending these letters as official, important and similar. They contain download links of virulent files or the files are attached to the emails. Once users open those files, they cause download or installation of malware. Other distribution techniques for spreading .ssghl file virus are Trojans, fake software updating tools, unreliable file/software download sources, suspicious links, harmful websites and other social engineering methods.

Do not pay to .ssghl file virus?

Paying money to the hackers will not solve your problems. Developers behind this threat will not decode your files even after getting ransom money. They are only looking for making some profit. Once you pay, another virus will soon infect your system and the whole process will repeat. If by chance the decryptor they provide will work still there is no any guarantee that .ssghl file virus will not harm your PC. So, users are recommended not to pay money to the cyber hackers.

Is there any way to recover .ssghl file virus files?

There is only one way to decrypt .ssghl file virus files are to purchase decryption key for the hackers but it is meaningless. Other than restoring files is quite difficult because this virus uses strong military grade encryption to encrypt files. So, breaking that lock without a key is impossible. If you have any backup of your file or data then you can restore your data only after removing .ssghl file virus. Other option is to use data recovery software. You can use strong anti-malware program to delete this virus from your system and then try to recover your files.

Remove .ssghl file virus

Complete removal instructions have been described below under this post. You are advised to follow it so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. Apart from such process, you can use reliable antivirus removal tool such as Spyhunter to remove .ssghl file virus completely from the system to prevent it from severe damage.

Threat summary

Name: .ssghl file virus

File Extension: .ssghl

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

How does it work: Encrypt the important files and documents and make it hostage until the ransom money is paid.

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: The .ssghl file virus will encrypt your files by appending the .ssghl extension to the end of the encrypted files.

Ransom Demanding Note: HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Distribution Method: Spam email campaign and social engineering

Removal: Use a powerful anti-malware removal tool

Recovery of encrypted files: Easy possible if you have backup in some external storage device. Otherwise use data recovery tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .ssghl file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .ssghl file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .ssghl file virus 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 .ssghl file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .ssghl file virus. 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 .ssghl file virus 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 .ssghl file virus 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 .ssghl file virus 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 .ssghl file virus, 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 .ssghl file virus.

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 .ssghl file virus?

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 .ssghl file virus 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 .ssghl file virus 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.