Tips For Removing Skull HT Ransomware From Compromised PCs

Depth-Analysis on Skull HT Ransomware

 

Skull HT Ransomware is a notorious file-encrypting virus reported on November 2nd, 2017 by the security analysts. The malware investigators who published the first reported related to the attack of this dangerous virus alert that the malicious payload of this infection is especially obfuscated in a PDF file, which is an executable file. Although, this bogus PDF file titled with 'The Art or Amazon Carding.pdpf.exe' and you might notice this attachment onto your spam email box. However, it is very important for you to understand that the cyber extortionists behind Skull HT Ransomware uses new file names into their spam email campaign. The hackers mainly uses the new file name to avoid anti-virus detection and distribute the payload of this malware to infect more and more Windows computers.

Skull HT Ransomware

According to the malware researchers, the ransomware is specifically programmed to target the English-speaking system users. The name of Skull HT Ransomware is derived from background image that it applies after the successful infection. This custom background image is a picture of a forest with a railroad and also a green skull onto the right side. As the name suggests of this ransomware, it is based on an open-source HiddenTear ransomware project that was released in August 2015 by Utku Sen which is now used by the cyber criminals for developing nasty threats in order to get benefited illegally. It is designed to apply a customized AES-256 file encryption algorithm to encipher the files stored on victim's machine. This file-encoder virus mainly targets a broad range of data containers, MS Office files, Windows Photos, Movies, TV, and different database managers. Besides, the file-encryption process of Skull HT Ransomware may take some time to encrypt the targeted files saved on your affected PC.

Avoid Paying Ransom Fee Asked by Skull HT Ransomware

Furthermore, the con artists behind this malware demands 0.00156 BTC which is approximately equal to 12 USD to provided Bitcoin wallet address i.e. '19GNGp9DSxEfWVeczhjvqvk4qVWv1fX45B'. However, the sum of ransom money asked by the criminal hackers is very small, but you should avoid paying them, because paying ransom money to the hackers boost their moral to continue developing other ransomware threats that may demand higher amount for file decryption. In such circumstances, you need to delete Skull HT Ransomware using a credible anti-malware tool and then try to recover important PC files using backup copies or third party data recovery softwares that may help you retrieve some of your vital system files.

Skull HT Ransomware Reported with Different Names Including:

  • MSIL/Generic.AP.A67700!tr
  • malicious (high confidence)
  • Gen:Heur.Ransom.HiddenTears.1
  • Ransomware-FTD!0293B9B0BA24
  • malicious.1b8fb7
  • HEUR/QVM03.0.E2DB.Malware.Gen
  • Trojan ( 700000121 )
  • Ransom_CRYPTEAR.SM0

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How To Remove Skull HT Ransomware From Your PC

Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.

  • Click on Restart button to restart your computer
  • Press and hold down the F8 key during the restart process.

Safe Mode 1

 
  • From the boot menu, select Safe Mode with Networking using the arrow keys.

Safe Mode 2

  • Now your computer will get started in Safe Mode with Networking.

End Skull HT Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard.

TM 1

  • Task manager Windows will get opened on your computer screen.
  • Go to Precess tab, find the Skull HT Ransomware related Process.

TM3

  • Now click on on End Process button to close that task.

Uninstall Skull HT Ransomware From Windows 7 Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

Win 7 CP 1

  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

Win 7 CP 2

  • Choose and remove all Skull HT Ransomware related items from list.

Win 7 CP 3

Uninstall Skull HT Ransomware From Windows 8 Control Panel

  • On right edge of screen, Click on Search button and type “Control Panel”.

Win 8 CP 1

  • Now choose the Uninstall a Program option from Programs category.

Win 8 CP 2

  • Find and delete Skull HT Ransomware related items from the programs list.

Win 8 CP 3

Delete Skull HT Ransomware From Windows 10 Control Panel

  • Click on Start button and search Control Panel from Search Box.

Win 10 CP 1-2

  • Got to Programs and select the Uninstall a Program option.

Win 10 CP 2

  • Select and Remove all Skull HT Ransomware related programs.

Win 10 CP 2

Remove Skull HT Ransomware Related Registry Entries

  • Press Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box

Registry 1

  • Type “regedit” and click OK button.

regedity

  • Select and remove all Skull HT Ransomware related entries.

Remove Skull HT Ransomware Infection From msconfig

  • Open Run Box by pressing Windows+R buttons together.

Misconfig

  • Now type “msconfig” in the Run Box and press Enter.

Misconfig 1

  • Open Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Misconfig 3

Hope the above process has helped you in removing the Skull HT Ransomware virus completely from your computer. If you still have this nasty ransomware left in your PC then you should opt for a malware removal tool. It is the most easy way to remove this harmful computer virus from your computer. Download the Free Skull HT Ransomware Scanner on your system and scan your computer. It can easily find and remove this pesky ransomware threat from your PC.

If you have any questions regarding the removal of this virus then you can ask your question from your PC security experts. They will feel happy to solve your problem.

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