Hets Ransomware

Hets Ransomware is a dangerous file-encrypting threat. It may enter a system by tricking its user and then encrypt all important files with a robust encryption algorithm. Moreover, the malicious application should also display a ransom note. Such a message ought to ask victims to pay a ransom to receive decryption tools that could restore all the malware’s locked files. The price of such tools is rather high, but what is even worse is that there are no guarantees that they will be delivered. Meaning, you might not get your files decrypted even if you put up with the hackers’ demands. Therefore, we advise you to think it through whether you really want to risk losing your money in vain. If you do not, we recommend ignoring the malware’s note and eliminating Hets Ransomware while following the instructions placed below this article or with a chosen antimalware tool.

If you have not seen such a malicious application before, you might not understand how Hets Ransomware entered your system. The truth is that there a few methods that hackers behind such threats often use to distribute them. One of the most popular ways is to send targeted users emails with files carrying ransomware. Usually, cybercriminals convince users to open such attachments by making it look like their emails come from reputable companies. Such emails may give various reasons for users to rush to open the infected attachments; for example, it could be said that the attached file is a security update or that it is an important document.

Also, many ransomware creators distribute applications like Hets Ransomware by making them look as software installers and uploading them onto file-sharing websites. In such cases, users download and launch such threats unknowingly. To avoid making such mistakes, we advise keeping away from unreliable websites and messages or emails that come from people you do not know. If you encounter any content that raises suspicion, it is best to scan it with a reliable antimalware tool instead of opening it right away. Additionally, our specialists recommend keeping your operating system and other software installed on your device always up to date so that cybercriminals could not exploit any vulnerabilities that outdated programs could have. Another widespread weakness that is often utilized to drop ransomware is unsecured Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. Thus, it is best to disable RDP connections if you do not use them or to ensure that they are protected if you do need them.

If Hets Ransomware gets in, it should encrypt photos, various documents, and other files that could be valuable. Once locked, such data should be marked with the .hets extension, for example, sea.jpg.hets. Next, the malicious application should create a text document called _readme.txt. The text inside of this file should explain a couple of things. First, it ought to say that all of your data was encrypted and can only be restored with particular decryption tools that the malware’s creators have. Second, the ransom note should explain that such tools can only be obtained if a victim pays a ransom. The sum is 980 US dollars in full or 490 US dollars, with a 50 percent discount that is given to those who pay within 72 hours.

Furthermore, Hets Ransomware’s ransom note should also offer to send a file for free decryption to the hackers’ email. Getting a file decrypted is supposed to prove that you will receive the promised decryption tools. In fact, it only shows that the malware’s creators have such tools. As for whether you will receive them or not depends only on the cybercriminals. Naturally, if you do not trust them and do not want to risk being scammed, we advise not to pay the ransom. Also, we recommend removing Hets Ransomware, because it might be able to restart with your operating system, which means it may keep encrypting files upon each restart.

If you want to erase Hets Ransomware manually, you could try completing the steps available below this paragraph. The task might be difficult, and we cannot guarantee that you will be able to get rid of the malware entirely if you use our provided steps. It would be safer and easier to get a legitimate antimalware tool that could scan your computer and delete Hets Ransomware and other possible threats for you. Whatever you choose, if you need any help, do not hesitate to leave a comment below.

Restart the computer in Safe Mode

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Tap Win+I for Windows 8 or open Start menu for Windows 10.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Click and hold Shift, then click Restart.
4. Pick Troubleshoot and choose Advanced Options.
5. Go to Startup Settings and click Restart.
6. Press F5 and restart the PC.

Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Navigate to Start, select Shutdown options, and pick Restart.
2. Press and hold F8 when the PC starts restarting.
3. Mark Safe Mode with Networking.
4. Select Enter and log on.

Remove Hets Ransomware

1. Click Win+E.
2. Find these locations:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\downloads
3. Look for the threat’s installer, e.g., updatewin.exe; then right-click it and press Delete.
4. Then find these paths:
   %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data
   %LOCALAPPDATA%
5. Search for the threat’s created directories with random names (e.g., 2a9ea166-82c4-499d-9f16-9e28ac1b8ef4), right-click them, and press Delete.
6. Recheck these paths:
   %LOCALAPPDATA%
   %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data
7. Locate files called script.ps1 or similarly, right-click them and press Delete.
8. Find this path: %WINDIR%\System32\Tasks
9. Look for a file called Time Trigger Task or similarly, right-click it and choose Delete.
10. Exit File Explorer.
11. Press Win+R.
12. Type Regedit and press Enter.
13. Go to this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
14. Locate a value name called SysHelper, right-click it, and press Delete.
15. Exit Registry Editor.
16. Empty Recycle bin.
17. Restart the system.