Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Note! Your computer might be affected by 7h9r and other threats.
Threats such as 7h9r may be persistent on your system. They tend to re-appear if not fully deleted. A malware removal tool like SpyHunter will help you to remove malicious programs, saving you the time and the struggle of tracking down numerous malicious files. SpyHunter’s scanner is free but the paid version is needed to remove the malware threats. Read SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ransomware which is associated with the .7h9r file extension has been reported to affect users on a massive scale. The ransomware uses an extremely strong file encryption to encode the files of infected users. In addition to that, 7h9r leaves a ransom note and asks users to contact [email protected] address for negotiation on the payoff of the files. All users who have been affected by this ransom virus should immediately remove it from their computer instead of paying any ransom. To decode your files, unfortunately, direct decryption is so far impossible unless the ransom is paid. However, we will update this article as soon as there is a decryptor released and in the meantime you may want to try using the step-by-step instructions posted in this article to use several methods to go around direct decryption and try to restore your files.
Threat Summary
Name
7h9r
Type
Ransomware
Short Description
The ransomware encrypts files with the RSA or AES algorithms and asks a ransom for decryption.
Symptoms
Files are encrypted and become inaccessible. A ransom note with instructions for paying the ransom shows as a “README_.txt” file.
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.
7h9r Ransomware – Distribution Method
To infect users with a relatively high success rate, 7h9r crypto ransomware may use different strategies. One of the most often used strategies is via spam e-mail messages. Since most e-mail services tend to scan for and block malicious attachments, 7h9r ransomware may use URLs that redirect to the malicious Web link which may infect users via several methods:
The notorious 7h9r Ransomware virus has been reported by several researchers to create malicious files typically in one of the following Windows directories:
After this has been done, 7h9r ransomware virus may modify the registry editor of Windows with a purpose of running its malicious encryption module when Windows starts. The usually targeted keys for this are the following:
After encrypting the files, 7h9r Ransomware makes sure that the user knows what he or she is dealing with. It adds its trademark – the .7h9r extension and an encrypted file appears with a removed icon and a name, similar to the following example:
→ New Text Document.txt.7h9r
After this, 7h9r begins to communicate. It drops a “README_.txt” file which states the following ransom message:
→ “Your files were encrypted. If you want to decrypt them you must send code WE8765twx1009jdR|742|0|2 to email [email protected] Then you will receive all necessary instructions. Attempts to decipher on their own will not lead to anything good, except irretrievable loss of information. If you still want try to decipher them, please make a copy of files, this is our life hacking for you. (If you change the file we can’t decrypt them in future)” Source: Infected User
In brief, this ransomware is most likely created to convince users to contact the e-mail of the cyber-criminals to beg for their files. Upon contact, the crooks may provide instructions on how to make a ransom payoff most likely in BitCoin after which the cyber-criminals may provide a decryption key. So far, it is a mystery on what algorithm has been used to encrypt the files, but researchers believe that the AES and RSA may be utilized in combination.
Remove 7h9r Ransomware Completely and Try To Restore Encoded Files
To successfully and permanently remove this ransomware, you are welcome to follow our instructions below. They are separated in manual (for advanced users) and automatic(for beginners) depending on the experience you have with removing ransomware. For maximum effectiveness, we advise using the automatic approach because the ransomware may also create other concealed files which may contain random names and be difficult to discover. Having an advanced anti-malware tool takes care of that for you swiftly and safely without causing damage to the encoded data.
To try and get access back to your files, we advise you to go around direct decryption and follow the alternative methods below. If you are going to, bear in mind that they are not 100% effective and may not work fulfill your expectation. However, we have had cases of users who were able to recover portions of their files using them. The bottom line for 7h9r ransomware is that you should always backup your data on another device, encrypt it yourself to hide it, or store it in the cloud or choose any other method to have an extra copy out there because safety is a priority.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by 7h9r and other threats. Scan Your PC with SpyHunter SpyHunter is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as 7h9r. Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
To remove 7h9r follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove 7h9r files and objects
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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter
Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria
Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7. 2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
For Windows XP, Vista and 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu. 2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Step 1: Open up the Start Menu.
Step 2: Click on the Power button (for Windows 8 it is the little arrow next to the “Shut Down” button) and whilst holding down “Shift” click on Restart.
Step 3: After reboot, a blue menu with options will appear. From them you should choose Troubleshoot.
Step 4: You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu choose Advanced Options.
Step 5: After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Step 6: From the Startup Settings menu, click on Restart.
Step 7: A menu will appear upon reboot. You can choose any of the three Safe Mode options by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart.
Some malicious scripts may modify the registry entries on your computer to change different settings. This is why cleaning your Windows Registry Database is recommended. Since the tutorial on how to do this is a bit long and tampering with registries could damage your computer if not done properly you should refer and follow our instructive article about fixing registry entries, especially if you are unexperienced in that area.
2. Find files created by 7h9r on your PC
Find files created by 7h9r
1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. 2. For Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
For Newer Windows Operating Systems
Step 1:
On your keyboard press + R and write explorer.exe in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button.
Step 2:
Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it.
Step 3:
Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC’s screen and type “fileextension:” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be “fileextension:exe”. After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found:
N.B. We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navination box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn’t found it yet.
For Older Windows Operating Systems
In older Windows OS’s the conventional approach should be the effective one:
Step 1:
Click on the Start Menu icon (usually on your bottom-left) and then choose the Search preference.
Step 2:
After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders.
Step 3:
After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it.
Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software.
Use SpyHunter to scan for malware and unwanted programs
3. Scan for malware and unwanted programs with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Scan your PC and Remove 7h9r with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for 7h9r and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove 7h9r. Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
Step 1: Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.
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.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
Step 1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Malware/PC Scan’ tab. A new window will appear. Click on ‘Start Scan’.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.
Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. We recommend you to read more about it and to download SOS Online Backup.
4. Try to Restore files encrypted by 7h9r
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by 7h9r
Ransomware infections and 7h9r aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested several alternative methods that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that these methods may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Method 1: Scanning your drive’s sectors by using Data Recovery software. Another method for restoring your files is by trying to bring back your files via data recovery software. Here are some suggestions for preferred data recovery software solutions:
Method 2: Trying Kaspersky and EmsiSoft’s decryptors. If the first method does not work, we suggest trying to use decryptors for other ransomware viruses, in case your virus is a variant of them. The two primary developers of decryptors are Kaspersky and EmsiSoft, links to which we have provided below:
To restore your data in case you have backup set up, it is important to check for Volume Shadow Copies, if ransomware has not deleted them, in Windows using the below software:
Method 4: Finding the decryption key while the cryptovirus sends it over a network via a sniffing tool.
Another way to decrypt the files is by using a Network Sniffer to get the encryption key, while files are encrypted on your system. A Network Sniffer is a program and/or device monitoring data traveling over a network, such as its internet traffic and internet packets. If you have a sniffer set before the attack happened you might get information about the decryption key. See how-to instructions below:
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ransomware which is associated with the .7h9r file extension has been reported to affect users on a massive scale. The ransomware uses an extremely strong file encryption to encode the files of infected users. In addition to that, 7h9r leaves a ransom note and asks users to contact [email protected] address for negotiation on the payoff of the files. All users who have been affected by this ransom virus should immediately remove it from their computer instead of paying any ransom. To decode your files, unfortunately, direct decryption is so far impossible unless the ransom is paid. However, we will update this article as soon as there is a decryptor released and in the meantime you may want to try using the step-by-step instructions posted in this article to use several methods to go around direct decryption and try to restore your files.
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7.
2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for 7h9r and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
