by Ventsislav Krastev | February 27, 2018 | 0 Comments .hrhr File Extension, file-encryption, malware, ransomware

This article has been created to help explain what is the .leenapidx@snakebite.com.hrhr ransomware infection and how to remove it plus restore the .hrhr encrypted files by it.

A new mysterious file infection has been reported to cause problems on the computers of victims in the sense that it encrypts the files on them, adding the obnoxiously long file extension .leenapidx@snakebite.com.hrhr. Alongside the extension, the ransomware also drops a ransom note, named help.txt which has several different instructions for the victims on how to download Tor browser and visit a Tor web page in order to pay a hefty ransom to get the files restored. If your computer has been infected by the .hrhr ransomware infection, we advise you to read the following and learn how to remove this virus and restore the files encrypted by it.

Threat Summary

Name	.hrhr Files Virus
Type	Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description	Aims to encrypt the files on the computers infected by it and asks victims to contact the crooks via Tor to negotiate and likely pay for their files.
Symptoms	Files are no longer able to be opened and now contain the .hrhr file extension. A help.txt ransom note appears on the victim’s computer
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss .hrhr Files Virus.
Data Recovery Tool	Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive.

.hrhr Files Virus – How Did I Get infected

The primary method by which you likely have gotten infected with the .hrhr ransomware virus is believed to be via malicious e-mail attachments that are embedded within e-mails. The attachments may be files of the following types:

→ .vbs, .js, .exe, .bat, .cmd, .docm

If the files are executables, they are likely contained within archives in order to prevent e-mail spam filters from blocking the e-mails. If the e-mails carry .docm documents, .hrhr ransomware may only infect you if you click on the ‘Enable Content’ or ‘Enable Editing’. Usually such Microsoft Word documents are more often met, since they often seem legitimate up until the moment the user opens them and enables macros.

In addition to via e-mail, you can also become a victim of .hrhr ransomware by simply downloading the malicious file from the web, believing it is a legitimate one. Such malicious files are often resembling software installers, fake driver setups, fake game patches, cracks, software license activators and other types of executables.

.hrhr File Ransomware – Further Information

Once your computer becomes a victim of the .hrhr files virus you may immediately notice it, since the malware drops it’s help.txt file. It contains the following ransom instructions:

Hello. Your files have been encrypted.

For help, write to this e-mail: leenapidx@snakebite.com
Attach to the letter 1-2 files (no more than 3 MB) and your personal key.

If within 24 hours you have not received a response, you need to follow the following instructions:

a) Download and install TOR browser: https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en
b) From the TOR browser, follow the link: torbox3uiot6wchz.onion
c) Register your e-mail (Sign Up)
d) Write us on e-mail: rikkibarker@torbox3uiot6wchz.onion

ATTENTION: e-mail (rikkibarker@torbox3uiot6wchz.onion) accepts emails, only with e-mail registered in the TOR browser at torbox3uiot6wchz.onion

Your personal key:

The e-mail aims to convince the victims into not only installing Tor browser but also using encrypted e-mail service only available on the Onion network, called TorBox by getting the to visit it’s home page in Tor:

In addition to this, .hrhr ransomware may also drop support modules which are responsible for encrypting the files and modifying some settings on the infected machine. Such files may exist in the following Windows directories:

%AppData%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
%Roaming%
%Temp%

In addition to this, the .hrhr files virus may also modify the following Windows Registry sub-keys in order to run the virus file and the ransom note file automatically on system login:

→ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

After doing so, the .hrhr ransomware may also perform other malicious activities on your computer, such as connect to a remote host and rely different information about it, such as your IP address, language, network information and other data about your PC, which may even include your saved passwords and other personal data.

.hrhr Files Virus – How Does It Encrypt Files

The encryption procedure of the .hrhr files virus begins with scanning your computer for matches with a list of a pre-set file extensions of file types this ransomware virus has designated to encrypt. These files often include important files, like videos, documents, pictures, music and others. When we sum them up as file extensions, the list of files encrypted by .hrhr ransomware may contain the following files:

→ “PNG .PSD .PSPIMAGE .TGA .THM .TIF .TIFF .YUV .AI .EPS .PS .SVG .INDD .PCT .PDF .XLR .XLS .XLSX .ACCDB .DB .DBF .MDB .PDB .SQL .APK .APP .BAT .CGI .COM .EXE .GADGET .JAR .PIF .WSF .DEM .GAM .NES .ROM .SAV CAD Files .DWG .DXF GIS Files .GPX .KML .KMZ .ASP .ASPX .CER .CFM .CSR .CSS .HTM .HTML .JS .JSP .PHP .RSS .XHTML. DOC .DOCX .LOG .MSG .ODT .PAGES .RTF .TEX .TXT .WPD .WPS .CSV .DAT .GED .KEY .KEYCHAIN .PPS .PPT .PPTX ..INI .PRF Encoded Files .HQX .MIM .UUE .7Z .CBR .DEB .GZ .PKG .RAR .RPM .SITX .TAR.GZ .ZIP .ZIPX .BIN .CUE .DMG .ISO .MDF .TOAST .VCD SDF .TAR .TAX2014 .TAX2015 .VCF .XML Audio Files .AIF .IFF .M3U .M4A .MID .MP3 .MPA .WAV .WMA Video Files .3G2 .3GP .ASF .AVI .FLV .M4V .MOV .MP4 .MPG .RM .SRT .SWF .VOB .WMV 3D .3DM .3DS .MAX .OBJ R.BMP .DDS .GIF .JPG ..CRX .PLUGIN .FNT .FON .OTF .TTF .CAB .CPL .CUR .DESKTHEMEPACK .DLL .DMP .DRV .ICNS .ICO .LNK .SYS .CFG”

In addition to this, the .hrhr files virus also adds, it’s distinctive file extension to the encrypted files, making them appear like the following:

How to Remove .hrhr Files Virus and Restore Your Data

In order to remove this ransomware infection from your computer, we recommend that you follow the removal instructions underneath this article. They are divided in manual and automatic removal manuals, based on your skillset and experience in malware removal. If you lack such experience, malware researchers strongly advise using an advanced anti-malware software. Such will automatically scan your computer for the malicious objects, created by .hrhr files virus and completely secure your PC plus protect it against future infections.

In addition to removing .hrhr files virus, If you want to restore files that have been encrypted by it, we advise you to follow the file recovery instructions In step ‘2. Restore files encrypted by .hrhr Files Virus’. They may not be 100% guarantee that you will be able to restore files encrypted by this infection, but may surely help you to recover as many files as possible via those methods.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

How to Remove .hrhr Files Virus from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .hrhr Files Virus

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall .hrhr Files Virus and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by .hrhr Files Virus on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by .hrhr Files Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for .hrhr Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .hrhr Files Virus.

Ransomware infections and .hrhr Files Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.

1. Download the reccomended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

EaseUS Data Recovery Software

Simply click on the link and on the website menus on top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.

Windows Mac OS X

Get rid of .hrhr Files Virus from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall .hrhr Files Virus and remove related files and objects

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to .hrhr Files Virus:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to .hrhr Files Virus. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to .hrhr Files Virus. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove .hrhr Files Virus via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as .hrhr Files Virus. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for .hrhr Files Virus:

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Step 3 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .hrhr Files Virus.

1. Download the reccomended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

EaseUS Data Recovery Software

Simply click on the link and on the website menus on top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.

.hrhr Files Virus FAQ

What is .hrhr Files Virus ransomware and how does it work?

.hrhr Files Virus is a ransomware infection - the malicious software that enters your computer silently and blocks either access to the computer itself or encrypt your files.

Many ransomware viruses use sophisticated encryption algorithm how to make your files inaccessible. The goal of ransomware infections is to demand that you pay a ransom payment to get access to your files back.

How does .hrhr Files Virus ransomware infect my computer?

Via several ways..hrhr Files Virus Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing e-mails, containing virus attachment.

This attachment is usually masked as an important document, like an invoice, bank document or even a plane ticket and it looks very convincing to users.

After you download and execute this attachment, a drive-by download occurs and your computer is infected with the ransomware virus.

Another way, you may become a victim of .hrhr Files Virus is if you download a fake installer, crack or patch from a low reputation website or if you click on a virus link. Many users report getting a ransomware infection by downloading torrents.

How to open ..hrhr Files Virus files?

You can't. At this point the ..hrhr Files Virus files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted.

Decryptor did not decrypt my data. What now?

Do not panic and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your ..hrhr Files Virus files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.

One way to restore files, encrypted by .hrhr Files Virus ransomware is to use a decryptor for it. But since it's a new virus, advised that the decryption keys for it may not be out yet and available to the public. We will update this article and keep you posted as soon as this decryptor is released.

How Do I restore "..hrhr Files Virus" files (Other Methods)?

Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore ..hrhr Files Virus files.

These methods are in no way 100% guarantee that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.

How do I get rid of .hrhr Files Virus ransomware virus?

The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti malware software. It will scan for and locate .hrhr Files Virus ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important ..hrhr Files Virus files.

Also, keep in mind that viruses like .hrhr Files Virus ransomware also install Trojans and keyloggers that can steal your passwords and accounts. Scanning your computer with an anti-malware software will make sure that all of these virus components are removed and your computer is protected in the future.

What to Do If nothing works?

There is still a lot you can do. If none of the above methods seem to work for you, then try these methods:

Try to find a safe computer from where you can can login on your own line accounts like One Drive, iDrive, Google Drive and so on.
Try to contact your friends, relatives and other people so that they can check if they have some of your important photos or documents just in case you sent them.
Also, check if some of the files that were encrypted it can be re-downloaded from the web.
Another clever way to get back some of your files is to find another old computer, a flash drive or even a CD or a DVD where you may have saved your older documents. You might be surprised what will turn up.
You can also go to your email account to check if you can send any attachments to other people. Usually what is sent the email is saved on your account and you can re-download it. But most importantly, make sure that this is done from a safe computer and make sure to remove the virus first.

More tips you can find on our forums, where you can also asks any questions about your ransomware problem.

.hrhr Files Ransom Virus – How to Remove and Restore Encrypted Files