This article will help you to remove the .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus (Jigsaw) fully. Follow the ransomware removal instructions given at the end of the article.
The .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus is a part of the Jigsaw ransomware family. The cryptovirus uses the source code of the original one to a great extent. Jigsaw has a list with around 126 file extensions that seeks to encrypt. All of the files which will get encrypted will receive the extension .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello appended to them. Afterward, a ransom note message will be displayed demanding a ransom sum for a supposed file restoration. The ransom note is written in English.
Threat Summary
| Name | .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus |
| Type | Ransomware, Cryptovirus |
| Short Description | The ransomware will encrypt your files and display a screen with the ransom note, which is written in English. |
| Symptoms | The ransomware will encrypt files by placing the .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello extension to all of them. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus Download Malware Removal Tool |
| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus. |
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus (Jigsaw) – Spread
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello Files Virus ransomware could infect computers using different methods for spreading that infection. Spam e-mails could be spreading its payload dropper. Those types of emails will try to convince you that something important is attached as a file to that e-mail. In actuality, the attachment will look like a legitimate document or one that is archived, but it is a file containing a malicious script. If you open that file, it will launch the payload for the ransomware. You can preview the analysis of one such file on the VirusTotal service:
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello Files Virus ransomware might be using other methods for spreading, like putting the payload file dropper via social media and file-sharing sites. Freeware applications which roam the Internet could be presented as useful but also could hide the malicious files of this virus. Refrain from opening files after you download them, especially if they come from unverified sources, such as links and e-mails. First, you should scan these files with a security tool, and also make sure to check their sizes and signatures for anything that seems unusual. You should read the ransomware preventing tips topic in the forum.
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus (Jigsaw) – Overview
The Jigsaw ransomware ransomware virus keeps on appearing on the radar of malware researchers. When the Jigsaw virus is executed, it will modify an existing entry in the Windows Registry or create a new one to achieve persistence. That registry entry makes the malware to automatically execute with each boot of the Windows operating system. Afterward, your files will get encrypted, and receive the same extension.
What comes next is a window popping up on your screen that shows a message with the ransom instructions. The ransom note is written in the English language.
You can preview it in the following screenshot:
The window might get changed, depending on the variant of the ransomware.
Here is what the actual ransom note message states in the current .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus variant:
I want to play a game with you. Let me explain the rules:
Your personal files are being deleted. Your photos, videos, documents, etc…
But don’t worry! It will only happen if you don’t comply.
However, I’ve already encrypted your personal files, so you cannot access them.Every hour I select some of them to delete permanently,
therefore I won’t be able to access them, either.
Are you familiar with the concept of exponential growth? Let me help you out.
It starts out slowly then increases rapidly.
During the first 24 hour you will only lose a few files,
the second day a few hundreds, the third day a few thousand, and so on.If you turn off your computer or try to close me, when I start next time
you will get 1000 files deleted as a punishment.
Yes you will want me to start next time, since I am the only one that
is capable to decrypt your personal data for you.Now, let’s start and enjoy our little game together!
** files will be deleted
[View encrypted files] Please send at least $100 worth of Bitcoins here:
1Hd3tU8MDmuVotMgGJTJ7svzvPey6bfUgm
[I made a payment, now give me back my files!]
Jigsaw (.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus) tries to manipulate to paying a ransom sum, by stating that it will delete files from your PC every hour until you pay and there is nothing else that you can do to prevent that. But you should NOT under any circumstances pay the ransom sum. Supporting cybercriminals is a bad idea as that will only motivate them to do more criminal acts.
.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus (Jigsaw) – Encryption
A decrypter tool might be made to decrypt files locked by this ransomware threat in the near future.
In case the cryptovirus follows the encryption process of the original ransomware, the list with 126 file extensions that will become encrypted will look like the following:
→.3dm, .3g2, .3gp, .7zip, .aaf, .accdb, .aep, .aepx, .aet, .ai, .aif, .as, .as.txt, .as3, .asf, .asp, .asx, .avi, .bmp, .c, .class, .cpp, .cs, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .doc, .docb, .docm, .docx, .dot, .dotm, .dotx, .dwg, .dxf, .dxf.c, .efx, .eps, .fla, .flv, .gif, .h, .idml, .iff, .indb, .indd, .indl, .indt, .inx, .jar, .java, .jpeg, .jpg, .js, .m3u, .m3u8, .m4u, .max, .mdb, .mid, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpa, .mpeg, .mpg, .msg, .pdb, .pdf, .php, .plb, .pmd, .png, .pot, .potm, .potx, .ppam, .ppj, .pps, .ppsm, .ppsx, .ppt, .pptm, .pptx, .prel, .prproj, .ps, .psd, .py, .ra, .rar, .raw, .rb, .rtf, .sdf, .ses, .sldm, .sldx, .sql, .svg, .swf, .tif, .txt, .vcf, .vob, .wav, .wma, .wmv, .wpd, .wps, .xla, .xlam, .xll, .xlm, .xls, .xlsb, .xlsm, .xlsx, .xlt, .xltm, .xltx, .xlw, .xml, .xqx, .zip
The list with the file extensions for encryptions will be updated with if new information is found about it. The encrypted files will have the full .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello.PC-FunHACKED!-Hello extension appended to them, after their file name.
The Jigsaw ransomware could be set to erase all the Shadow Volume Copies from the Windows operating system with the help of the following command:
→vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /Quiet
In case the command stated above is executed that would make the encryption process even more efficient as it will eliminate one of the possible ways for restoring your data. If your computer machine was infected with this ransomware and your files are locked, read on through to find out how you could potentially recover your data.
Remove Jigsaw Ransomware and Restore .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello Files
If your computer got infected with the Jigsaw ransomware virus, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as quickly as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided below.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus from Mac OS X.
How to Remove .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus
Step 2: Uninstall .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File 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:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File 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 .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
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.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 .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus.
Ransomware infections and .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File 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.
If the above link does not work for you and your region, try the other two links below, that lead to the same product:
Get rid of .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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 .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File 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:
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.
Step 2: Scan for and remove .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Step 3 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus on your Mac.
Ransomware for Mac .PC-FunHACKED!-Hello File Virus aims to encode all your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decode, unless you pay money. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files, but only in some cases. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
