Zuahahhah Ransomware

Zuahahhah Ransomware is the kind of malware that can slither in and encrypt your files without your notice. Although this infection is extremely malicious, it is not very strong, and a decryptor capable of cracking the cipher it uses has already been developed. Of course, before you take care of that, you need to delete the malicious ransomware, and we recommend doing that fast. As long as this malware is active on your operating system, its creators have a link to your operating system, and that can be dangerous. Unfortunately, not all users realize what to do. The good news is you are not one of those users, and if you continue reading this report, you will soon learn how to remove Zuahahhah Ransomware. Please read carefully, and follow the instructions below meticulously. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask them via the comments section below.

According to the latest research, Zuahahhah Ransomware is a variant of a different infection that goes by the name “Crypt888 Ransomware.” This threat is unlikely to be active at this moment, but the new variant is, and it is likely to hide in misleading spam emails. Statistically, most ransomware infections are spread via spam emails because it is very easy to trick users into executing malware themselves. If the potential victim is misled by the corrupted spam message, the malicious executable is downloaded, and the attack begins. In this situation, the infiltration of the malicious threat is completely preventable. In fact, in most cases, the user is the one responsible for letting malware in. If you want to make sure that threats like Zuahahhah Ransomware do not invade your operating system in the future, make sure you are cautious. Do not open random files or links, and be careful when installing unfamiliar software.

When Zuahahhah Ransomware encrypts files, it attaches the “Lock.” extension at the beginning, which is quite unusual. This is exactly how GrodexCrypt Ransomware works as well, and it also belongs to the Crypt888 family, along with Aviso Ransomware and several other well-known infections. Besides encrypting data, the infection also creates files. One of them is “x.exe”, and it is dropped to %TEMP%. The second file is called “Microsoft Update.lnk”, and it is added to the Startup. This file ensures that the copy of the Zuahahhah Ransomware launcher – which is x.exe – is started every time the computer is started. That means that the infection could encrypt new files added after the initial attack. That is very important to note if you are looking to recover your files from backup because you do not want backup copies to be corrupted as well. You have to remove the ransomware first.

The ransom note used by Zuahahhah Ransomware is barely legible because it was not created by people who speak English fluently. Basically, what the creator of the ransomware wants to convey is that your files were encrypted; however, there is also information suggesting the potential hacking of passwords and email accounts, or even the removal of files. Surprisingly, there is no information regarding a ransom payment, which, ultimately, is the only reason ransomware infections are created. This suggests that maybe Zuahahhah Ransomware is just a test tool that is employed by less experienced users to help them create more powerful threats. Hopefully, that is not the case, but even if it is, there are measures you can take to ensure that you do not need to think about the removal of malware ever again.

As mentioned already, you can decrypt files that are corrupted by Zuahahhah Ransomware because a legitimate file decryptor that works exists. That is a very rare thing, and we have to warn you that, in most cases, the victims of malicious ransomware infections end up losing access to their files permanently. Without a doubt, you need to think about these malicious threats because they could attack in the future. As you now know, you have to take your virtual security into your own hands, and you need to practice safe browsing so as not to let in malware again. Also, you should employ an anti-malware tool to keep your operating system guarded at all times. We suggest installing it right now so that you could have Zuahahhah Ransomware deleted automatically. Otherwise, follow the guide below.

Zuahahhah Ransomware Removal

1. Right-click and Delete the {random name}.exe that is the launcher of the ransomware.
2. Launch Explorer (tap Win+E keys) and enter %TEMP% into the bar at the top.
3. Right-click and Delete the x.exe file, which is the copy of the malicious launcher (note that the name could be different).
4. Enter %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup into the bar at the top.
5. Right-click and Delete the file named Microsoft Update.lnk.
6. Change the background image to get rid of the illegible ransom note.
7. Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a full system scan. If no malicious components were left behind, you can go ahead with the decryption of your personal files.