What is HACK Ransomware?
HACK Ransomware might be the reason why you cannot access your files. It can be recognized from a particular extension that it appends to its encrypted data. For example, in our case, the files on a test computer got marked with .id-B4501087.[mr.hacker@tutanota.com].HACK, e.g., document.docx.id- B4501087.[mr.hacker@tutanota.com].HACK. Data that has this extension should become unusable as the malicious application enciphers it with a strong cryptosystem. Therefore, the only way to reaccess it is to get a decryptor from the hackers behind the malicious application. Since the hackers will most likely ask for a payment, you should know the money could be lost for nothing, if you get scammed. Thus, even if it looks like it might be your only option, we recommend considering it carefully. To learn more about HACK Ransomware and how you can get rid of it, we advise reading the rest of our article.
Where does HACK Ransomware come from?
A malicious application like HACK Ransomware could be distributed through Spam emails, malicious file-sharing web pages, and sources alike. Avoiding suspicious files from unreliable sources is one of the ways to keep the system clean. The other way is to scan questionable files or files obtained from untrustworthy sources with a legitimate antimalware tool first. The process could take a couple of moments, but the time you invest might be worth it if the tool detects a malicious application and prevents you from launch it accidentally. No need to worry if you do not have a security tool yet, as you can acquire it at any time. All you have to do is pick a legitimate antimalware tool that you could trust.
How does HACK Ransomware work?
It does not seem like HACK Ransomware needs to create any files on the system after it enters it. Meaning, the malicious application might not need to waste any time on creating copies of itself or other data, and it may start encrypting a victim’s files right away. The threat ought to do so with a strong encryption algorithm, which makes it impossible to access affected data without a specific decryptor. Knowing this, the hackers created a message that HACK Ransomware’s victims ought to find inside a document called All your data is encrypted!
The ransom note should explain that the computer’s owner can decrypt his data after purchasing a decryptor from the malicious application’s developers. The price should not be mentioned, but whatever it is, we do not think it would be wise to pay it. Hackers can tell or promise you anything to convince you to put up with their demands, but you cannot be sure they will do as they say. It is possible the malware’s developers could ask for more money after they receive your payment or they may never reply to you or send you the promised decryptor for no reason. Provided, you do not wish to risk getting scammed, we advise deleting the threat and using backup copies you could keep on removable media devices or cloud storage.
How to erase HACK Ransomware?
The instructions on how to delete HACK Ransomware manually are available below this paragraph. Of course, if they are too complicated for you, we recommend employing a legitimate antimalware tool instead. Should you have more questions about HACK Ransomware, feel free to leave us a message at the end of this article.
Eliminate HACK Ransomware
- Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Pick Task Manager and select Processes.
- Locate a process belonging to the threat.
- Select it and click End Task.
- Exit Task Manager.
- Click Windows key+E.
- Locate these paths:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%\Downloads
%USERPROFILE%\Desktop - Locate the malicious application’s launcher.
- Right-click it and select Delete.
- Find ransom notes that might be called All your data is encrypted!
- Right-click them, and select Delete.
- Exit File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle Bin.
- Restart the computer.
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