Remove UUUUUUUU.uuu Ransomware

How to Remove UUUUUUUU.uuu Ransomware?

We think every web user will agree that ransomware is the worst cyber threat to deal with. Why? Well, it targets your private data. It locks your files in an attempt to extort you for money. But apart from getting money out of you, the tool also gets a hold of your personal and financial details. Yes, by paying, you allow them into your private life. And, still, you have NO guarantees. None. Zero. Compliance guarantees you nothing. And, guess what? UUUUUUUU.uuu belongs to that horrendous category of infections. It’s a dangerous cyber threat. One, which brings headaches, troubles, and dangers. Don’t underestimate it. And, most of all, don’t engage with it. Don’t follow its instructions. Don’t play its game. It’s one you cannot win. A fight against a ransomware is doomed from the start. It’s rigged against you, and either way you look at it, you lose. You either lose your data, or money and your privacy. Pick the lesser evil. Lose data. Files are replaceable. Can you say the same for your personal and financial information?

How did I get infected with?

Ransomware tools prey on your carelessness to slither in. They use slyness and subtlety, and turn to the old but gold means of infiltration. That includes hitching a ride with spam email attachments. Or, hiding behind freeware. Or, using corrupted links as a shield to conceal themselves. But, more often than not, these tools pose as updates. Yes, they pretend to be false system or program updates. Like, Java or Adobe Flash Player. So, you may think you’re installing updates, but you’re not. In actuality, you’re giving the green light to a dangerous cyber threat. One that has NO place on your computer. As you can see, carelessness has consequences. And, you won’t like them. So, instead of giving into distraction and naivety, be wary! Turn to caution. Take your time. Read the terms and conditions with care. Even a little extra attention can save you a lot of trouble. Choose caution over carelessness. The latter leads to infections, like UUUUUUUU.uuu, slithering into your system.

Why is UUUUUUUU.uuu dangerous?

Once the nasty ransomware dupes you into installing it, it doesn’t waste time. It goes to work ASAP! Its programming is simple: invade, corrupt, extort. And, you better be sure, it follows it to the letter. So, after the invasion part ends, it gets to corrupting. The UUUUUUUU.uuu tools encrypts everything you keep on your computer. And, we do mean everything. All your files – pictures, videos, music, documents, etc. All falls under the program’s control. The infection adds a special extension at the end of each of your files. Thus, solidifying its hold over it. And, making it inaccessible. If you have a video called ‘November,’ it becomes ‘November.uuu.’ And, you can no longer open it. You can try renaming or moving it, bu it won’t work. The only way to regain control over your data is to cave, and pay up. But, as was already explained, that’s a terrible idea! Do NOT pay these people! Even if they ask a single dollar as payment, which they won’t, don’t give it to them! Disregard the ransom request! It’s a tough decision to make, but it’s the right one. Because, losing your files is much better than losing your privacy to strangers. If you’re still not convinced, think of the following. You pay up. Transfer the demanded sum. Then what? You wait for the infection to send you the decryption key. But what if it doesn’t? Or, what if it gives you one that doesn’t work? Or, what if it does the job, but the infection encrypts your data again after an hour? Those are all valid scenarios, you can experience if you comply. And, we’ll say again, by paying, you allow cyber criminals into your private life. Are you okay with that? Unknown individuals with questionable intentions getting their hands on your personal and financial data? Keep your privacy away from extortionists! Don’t pay. Forsake your files in the name of privacy.

UUUUUUUU.uuu Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover UUUUUUUU.uuu Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with UUUUUUUU.uuu encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate UUUUUUUU.uuu encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.