What is Haxerboi Ransomware?
Haxerboi Ransomware is a .rar archive with hacking and ransomware-creating tools inside of it. In other words, it is a set of malicious programs developed for customizing a ransomware application. The good news is that it looks like the software allows to create an infection based on open source ransomware known as Hidden Tear and since it is decryptable, the chances are that so could be the threats created with Haxerboi Ransomware. In which case, users who encounter them may have the opportunity to get their data back without paying a ransom. As you continue reading our article, we will tell you more about the malicious program and its capabilities. Additionally, we will talk about how users could erase threats customized with the software in questions manually. However, given the infections might differ and we do not know for sure how will they act, we would recommend using a legitimate antimalware tool if you ever encounter any unknown ransomware applications.
Where does Haxerboi Ransomware come from?
As explained in the beginning Haxerboi Ransomware is being distributed in a .rar archive. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com say it could be downloaded from Dark Web. Regarding malicious programs created using this tool, their distribution channels may differ as each cybercriminal might use its own method to spread them. For example, the ransomware applications could be distributed via infected Spam emails, fake installers, malicious pop-up ads, etc. Also, there are situations when hackers drop and launch threats manually by exploiting the targeted computer’s vulnerabilities. Thus, additionally to staying away from suspicious emails or data on the Internet we would advise our readers to always keep the system up to date so there would be no vulnerabilities to exploit. Not to mention, a legitimate antimalware tool might be useful as well as it could identify malicious components or behavior before the malware settles in.
How does Haxerboi Ransomware work?
Our researchers say Haxerboi Ransomware’s archive contains around five files: hackerBoi.exe, ddos.dll, haxerterminal.dll, matrix.dll, tree.dll. It would seem this data lets you generate a custom ransom note and ask for whatever price to be delivered to a provided Bitcoin account. The ransom note’s text could be short or long as it may contain detailed instructions and explanations or might ask you to contact the hackers behind the malware. Another important thing is infections based on Hidden Tear might be able to encrypt all of user's private files, for example, pictures, videos, photos, archives, etc. There is a possibility some might be set to lock program files too.
Nevertheless, the threats should not damage any data associated with the computer’s operating system because otherwise the system would crash and the malicious program could not display the ransom note. It is important to mention, cybercriminals may claim they can decrypt your files, but it might be untrue. Besides, even if they have such tools; how can you be sure they will bother to deliver them. Therefore, for users who come across infections created with Haxerboi Ransomware and who do not want to risk their savings, we would advise erasing them.
How to remove threats customized with Haxerboi Ransomware?
Usually, there are two ways to eliminate ransomware applications. The first one is to get rid of data created by it. If you take a look at the instructions available below, they will show you an example of steps that could be performed to remove threats created by Haxerboi Ransomware manually. The second option is most likely easier as it is a full system scan with a legitimate antimalware tool, which means the user would only need to click the scanning button, wait for the results, and press the deletion button.
Eliminate malicious applications created with Haxerboi Ransomware
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Select Task Manager.
- Search for the malware’s process.
- Select this process and click End Task.
- Leave Task Manager.
- Tap Windows key+E.
- Navigate to the following paths:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%\desktop
%USERPROFILE%\downloads - Find the file that infected the device.
- Right-click the malicious file and press Delete.
- Locate the malware’s ransom notes, right-click them one by one and press Delete.
- Close File Explorer.
- Empty your Recycle bin.
- Restart the system.
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