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 .happy Files Virus and other threats.
Threats such as .happy Files Virus 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.
This article has been created to explain what is the HIT BY RANSOMWARE.txt virus and how you can remove it plus try to restore .happy encrypted files.
A new ransomware virus, called Bad Rabbit has been reported to menace users and encrypt the files on their computers. The ransomware aims to slither unnoticed via a variety of distribution methods and the use file encryption in order to render the files on the computers of victims to make them unable to be opened. Then, the ransomware drops the HIT BY RANSOMWARE.txt ransom note which asks victims to pay ransom to get their files back. If your computer has been infected by the .happy files virus, we would strongly suggest that you read the article underneath thoroughly.
What is BAD RABBIT ransomware virus and how does it encrypt your MBR? How to remove the BAD RABBIT virus and how to restore your files without paying ?
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.
.happy Files Virus – Distribution Methods
In order for this ransomware virus to be replicated it may come to computers by being uploaded as an e-mail attachment. Such attachments often make it seem as the malicious files being spread are:
Invoices.
Receipts.
Important documents.
Banking statements.
Once victims download and open the file, infection with .happy Bad Rabbit is inevitable. In addition to this, the ransomware virus could aslo perform an infection through a malicious file that is uploaded on legitimate websites. Such sites can often turn out to be multiple different software providing sites, that may advertise viruses as:
Cracks.
Patches.
Keygens.
Activators.
Portable versions of software.
Freeware.
Hacktools.
Bad Rabbit .happy Ransomware – Analysis
Once your computer has been infected with the Bad Rabbit ransomware’s .happy file iteration, the ransomware may drop files in the following Windows directories:
The main files that are dropped by BadRabbit ransomware could be the following:
→ T1.exe T1.pdb .exe – randomly named executable qqf85h6c.bmp – the picture with the note loaded on the service finndev.net don.bmp screen.jpg
The ransomware also drops it’s ransom note, called HIT BY RANSOMWARE.txt which asks victims to pay around 0.05 BTC in order to get their files back and the ransomware may give around 48 hours time as a deadline. The ransom note text file has the following message to victims:
HIT_BY_RANSOMWARE —YOU’VE BEEN HIT BY A RANSOMWARE— ln order to decrypt your files, you must decompile the ransomware (which is easy) and find out the encryption method (easy aswell) Next time, think before your execute. Your next ransomware could’nt be that easy to crack and you would lost all your files :( —YOU’VE BEEN HIT BY A RANSOMWARE—
The main note of the .happy files virus is different than the text file and it may appear like the following:
Text from Image:
If you access this page your computer has been encrypted. Time left before the price goes up: {TIMER} Price for decryption: -0.05 BTC Enter your personal key or your bitcoin address.
The primary encryption activity of Bad Rabbit ransomware is conducted with the aid of AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). The ransomware virus aims to encrypt file types that belong to the following groups of often used files:
Documents.
Images.
Audio files.
Videos.
Archives.
Virtual drive type of files.
The files are added the .happy extension after their core file structure is scrambled, using the AES encryption. They appear like the following:
Remove Bad Rabbit Ransomware and Try Restoring .happy Files
If you want to remove nsomware from your computer, we would recommend that you follow the removal instructons that are underneath this article. They have been created with the main goal to assist you in removing this malware either manually by using the info in this article or automatically (reccomended). For automatic removal we would advise you what most cyber-security experts would and that is to download and run a scan of your PC using an advanced anti-malware software. This program aims to scan your computer in order to detect malicious files that belong to Bad Rabbit ransomware and remove them effecitvely, automatically and safely plus ensure that your computer stays protected against any infections that might occur in the future as well.
If you want to try and restore files, encrypted by the .happy variant of Bad Rabbit ransomware, we would suggest that you follow the “Try to restore” methods underneath. They are not a 100% guarantee to be able to help you restore all of your encrypted files, but with their aid, you might be able to retrieve at least some of your data.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by .happy Files Virus 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 .happy Files Virus. 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 .happy Files Virus follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove .happy Files Virus 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 .happy Files Virus on your PC
Find files created by .happy Files Virus
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.
IMPORTANT! Before starting the Automatic Removal below, 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.
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 .happy Files Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for .happy Files Virus and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove .happy Files Virus. 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 .happy Files Virus
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by .happy Files Virus
Ransomware infections and .happy Files Virus 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.
This article has been created to explain what is the HIT BY RANSOMWARE.txt virus and how you can remove it plus try to restore .happy encrypted 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 .happy Files Virus and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
