Delete Havoc Ransomware and Recover Encrypted Files

Havoc Ransomware – Investigation Report

 

Due to having abilities of cryptomalware, Havoc Ransomware enciphers files on the compromised computer and connected removable drives including mapped network drives and demands $150 as ransom in the form of Bitcoin in order to provide file decryption key withing 48 hours. According to attackers, if you do not make ransom payment within given time, the decryption key (aka private key) stored on ransomware command and control server will be removed permanently. However, even, you pay off ransom, there is no guarantee that decryption key will be delivered to you. In most cases, Havoc Ransomware developers ignore victims after getting paid. However, security investigators alter victims for not paying ransom or contacting ransomware developers because they might deceive and lure you into disclosing your financial credentials such as payment card numbers, email, phone, social security number, Bitcoin login details etc. Such credentials are the backbone (shield) of your online banking platform. Once, went in wrong hands, your whole life’s savings will be gone just when you blink your eyes.

Furthermore, you should know that Havoc Ransomware was discovered in January 2017 by Jiri Kropac (a freelancer security researcher). Since the ransomware is new, there is no free decryption tool has been released by Av vendors. So that, you have to make use of alternative guide to recover your encrypted files having ‘.HavocCrypt’ suffix just right after original extension. For example, you may see your ‘sample.ppt’ will be transformed as ‘sample.ppt.HavocCrypt’ on the compromised computer. Havoc Ransomware encrypt files using an ‘Advanced cryptography’, suspected to be combination of AES and RSA encryption standard. So that, decryption of file become nearly impossible without a per-computer based private key generate by the encryption engine of the ransomware at the time of encrypting files. However, as we mentioned above, to get the key you have take a huge risk of keeping your online banking credentials at risk. Thus, we’ve created alternative instruction, it might help you to get back your files easily.

How to recover encrypted files by Havoc Ransomware?

To recover/restore you files either you have to make use of Data Recovery Software or System Restore Point in case you don’t have any backup copy of your encrypted files. ShadowExplorer can be used for recovering your corrupted files because it has been programmed to recover file from shadow volume copies of local disk. We are not sure whether Havoc Ransomware delete shadow volume copies or not, however you should try it. The second option, System Restore Point may be helpful too in order to restore your system at the time when your computer wasn’t compromised and your files weren’t encrypted.

What increase possibilities of Havoc Ransomware infection

• Lack of Reliable Antivirus : if you don’t have an efficient Antivirus software installed and updated on your computer then possibilities of Havoc Ransomware infection will be high.
• Participation in malicious activities : if you are habited to participate in malicious doings like double clicking spam emails attachments or installing current Windows critical updates or software update via redirected links without verifying first then Havoc Ransomware may be delivered to your Windows.
• Installation of pirated software or games : if you like to play costly games by installing pirated copies of them, then beware! Havoc Ransomware may infiltrate your computer through stealth installation process.

Finally, we recommend all victims to get rid of Havoc Ransomware and related files first and then follow file restoring technique provided by us.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Havoc Ransomware

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by Havoc Ransomware virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete Havoc Ransomware virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove Havoc Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1 – Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

• Click Windows Flag and R button together.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button

• Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[Havoc Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Havoc Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

• Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

• Type msconfig and press Enter

• Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

• Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
• While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
• Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
• Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
• Select the System Restore option from the list.
• Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
• Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed Havoc Ransomware virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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