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Haxerboi Ransomware : Threat’s Description

Name Haxerboi Ransomware
Type Ransomware
Risk Impact High
Description Haxerboi Ransomware uses AES cryptographic algorithm to encode the files stored on victim’s PC and appends ‘.haxerboi’ extension to every enciphered files.
Possible Symptoms File encryption, performance degradation of system, other malware attacks, cyber theft, etc.
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Haxerboi Ransomware : Copies the Ransom Note of WannaCry

 

Haxerboi Ransomware is a newly developed crypto-virus which works as a file-encrypting threat. The malicious payload of this malware is identified as ‘hackerboi.exe‘ file which is distributing as a part of this ransomware builder V 0.1. After getting inside your machine, the threat uses AES cryptographic algorithm in order to encode the files stored on victim’s computer and appends ‘.haxerboi‘ file extension to every enciphered files. Technically speaking, malware builder program is responsible for spreading this file-encrypting virus over the Internet. Although, Haxerboi Ransomware is still under development phase and appears to be a test version. If the targeted computer users download the HaxerBoi V 0.1 program onto their machine and run its executable file, then the malware displays a ransom note on their system screen.

Haxerboi Ransomware

More interestingly, the cyber criminals behind the attack of this vicious computer virus are trying to copy the ransom note which has been displayed by an infamous WannaCry ransomware virus in the past. After its successful strike on your PC, you will notice a pop-up window consists text messages in a red background which states ‘Oops your files have been encrypted’, but does not display a countdown clock in the left side of the ransom message. However, the texts mentioned in the ransom window displayed by Haxerboi Ransomware are identical to the one shown by WannaCry ransomware virus. The ransomware does not provide a unique ID number onto its ransom note which means that the hackers behind this malware may face difficulties while providing a decryption utility when the affected users make the ransom payment.

Should You Pay Ransom Fee Asked by Haxerboi Ransomware Developers?

Cyber extortionists behind this ransomware demands 10 USD as a ransom fee that has to be paid in the form of Bitcoins within 6 hours of this vicious attack. Meanwhile, hackers also threatens the victimized users by stating that if they failed to pay asked ransom money within the given time frame, the ransom amount will be doubled and complete deadline sets for making ransom payment is only 12 hours. After completing this time period, Haxerboi Ransomware creators are supposed to delete the decryption tool needed for file restoration and makes the recovery of enciphered files almost impossible. However, you should never pay demanded ransom fee even it only worth 10 USD, instead delete this ransomware as early as possible and try alternative method to restore files encoded by the malware.

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A: How To Remove Haxerboi Ransomware From Your PC

Step: 1 How to Reboot 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.

Step 1 Safe Mode

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

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Step: 2 How to Kill Haxerboi Ransomware Related Process From Task Manager

  • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together on your keyboard

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  • It will Open Task manager on Windows
  • Go to Process tab, find the Haxerboi Ransomware related Process.

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

Step: 3 Uninstall Haxerboi Ransomware From Windows Control Panel

  • Visit the Start menu to open the Control Panel.

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  • Select Uninstall a Program option from Program category.

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  • Choose and remove all Haxerboi Ransomware related items from list.

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B: How to Restore Haxerboi Ransomware Encrypted Files

Method: 1 By Using ShadowExplorer

After removing Haxerboi Ransomware from PC, it is important that users should restore encrypted files. Since, ransomware encrypts almost all the stored files except the shadow copies, one should attempt to restore original files and folders using shadow copies. This is where ShadowExplorer can prove to be handy.

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  • Once downloaded, install ShadowExplorer in your PC
  • Double Click to open it and now select C: drive from left panel

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  • In the date filed, users are recommended to select time frame of atleast a month ago
  • Select and browse to the folder having encrypted data
  • Right Click on the encrypted data and files
  • Choose Export option and select a specific destination for restoring the original files

Method:2 Restore Windows PC to Default Factory Settings

Following the above mentioned steps will help in removing Haxerboi Ransomware from PC. However, if still infection persists, users are advised to restore their Windows PC to its Default Factory Settings.

System Restore in Windows XP

  • Log on to Windows as Administrator.
  • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

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  • Find System Tools and click System Restore

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  • Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

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  • Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

  • Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

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  • Now select the System Restore option from search results
  • From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

  • Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

  • Go to the search box and type Control Panel

  • Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

  • Now Select Open System Restore option

  • Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

  • Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

  • Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

  • Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

  • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

  • Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Method:3 Using Data Recovery Software

Restore your files encrypted by Haxerboi Ransomware with help of Data Recovery Software

We understand how important is data for you. Incase the encrypted data cannot be restored using the above methods, users are advised to restore and recover original data using data recovery software.

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