Haze Ransomware : Updated Ransomware Removal Guidance From Infected PC

 

If you are looking for an effective removal solution of Haze Ransomware then follow the instructions that is given below just after the end of the post. So follow the guidance attentively.

Haze Ransomware : Technical Details

Name	Haze Ransomware
Type	Ransomware
Risk	High
File extension	Not defined
Ransom demand	25 EURO in Bitcoins
Distribution	Spam emails attachments, corrupt or bad scripts, dubious macros etc.
Infected systems	Windows OS

Haze Ransomware : Recent research report

Haze Ransomware is a newly discovered fake encryption ransomware program that make the PC users fool into believing it has encoded their files and then asks to pay a sum of 25 EURO to the attackers to regain your files back. This ransom virus is also known as Haze virus and this name is kept by their developers. The malicious file name of this malware is "HazeRansomware.exe". This ransomware variant shows that the fake encrypted files has no extension added. This malicious activity has been noticed by the security experts and exposed this Crypto malware that has been happening since end of the August 2017. The Haze ransom virus mainly targeting the English speaking users which is try to show that it is not spread around the different countries that speaks different languages. It tries to imitate itself as infamous Petya Ransomware with red and yellow screens blinking and a message containing the attackers demands appearing on a red background. The ransom note which stated as

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The Haze Ransomware follow various methods to infiltrate into your system to make it completely useless to work. Mostly this spreading by sending their infectious files into an attachments and send to the inboxes of the PC users which seems like an invoice of shopping receipt or an official emails and when the users download on their system then it gets activated automatically to execute their malicious works. Moreover this ransom virus may also intrude via downloads of suspicious freeware, fake updates, text files, infected installers, expired security exploit kits, outdated antivirus or system software, infected advertisements or some more similar infecting ways.

What should you do in this situation to remove Haze Ransomware?

if you got infected with Haze Ransomware and all of your files became inaccessible by the malware and asks you to pay 25 EURO extortion money as ransom to decrypt your files then the best solution is to remove Haze Ransomware by using a reputed anti-malware or by following manual removal steps which is described below.    

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Haze 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 Haze 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 Haze 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 Haze 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\[Haze Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Haze 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 Haze 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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