BRUH ransomware (virus) - Recovery Instructions Included

What is BRUH ransomware?

BRUH ransomware is a dangerous virus that encrypts users' personal files

Ransomware infections can result in permanent data loss without backups

BRUH ransomware is a file-locking virus that encrypts users' personal files such as photos, videos, documents, databases, and so on. When it infiltrates the system, it appends four random characters to the affected files. So, if a file was previously named picture.jpg, it would look like this after encryption^[1] – picture.jpg.26d1. The icons are replaced with white pages, making thumbnails unavailable, and the desktop wallpaper is replaced. A ransom note called “read it.txt” is then generated on the machine.

The ransom note

BRUH ransomware generates a ransom note on the infected machine, which reads as follows:

-‐–‐ ◇ ATTENTION BRUH ◇ —–

YOUR ALL FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED !

IT'S A RANSOMWARE ATTACK , ALL YOUR FILES DOCUMENTS PDF VEDIOS IMAGE'S EXE FILES TXT FILES ALL ARE ENCRYPTED.

WHAT YOU DO FOR DECRYPT FILES ?

= JUST COME IN TELEGRAM AND PAY 150$ FOR YOUR DECRYPTOR AND GET BACK YOUR FILES NORMAL.

PAYMENT METHODS :- BTC , ETH , LTC

TELEGRAM LINK :- hxxps://t.me/+CaD1Kgd5Hj9mM2E9

COME FIRST HAPPY JOURNEY……..

IF YOU DON'T NEED PAY SAY GOOĎ BYE MY FILES

The victim is instructed to pay $150 in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin in order to obtain the decryption key required to unlock their files. The attackers send the victim a link to their Telegram account where the victim can pay and receive the decryption key. Victims, on the other hand, should not pay the ransom because doing so only encourages and finances criminal activity. Even if the ransom is paid, there is no guarantee that the cybercriminals will provide the decryption key.

Paying the ransom may not even result in the decryption of the victim's files in some cases. Furthermore, paying the ransom compromises the victim's personal and financial information because the attackers can use the payment to identify the victim and target them again in the future.

Instead, victims of ransomware should immediately notify authorities and seek professional assistance from security experts to recover their files. It is always better to back up important files on a regular basis and take proactive measures to secure systems to avoid attacks like these in the first place.

A ransom note pressures victims into paying money for a decryption tool

Distribution methods

Cybercriminals use a variety of techniques to spread their malicious software. Most ransomware infections are caused by installing “cracked” software^[2] from Torrent websites or peer-to-peer file-sharing platforms. Because these pages are unregulated, they provide an ideal breeding ground for all types of malware.

Email is another common channel used by threat actors. They employ social engineering^[3] techniques to craft convincing letters that appear to be urgent messages from well-known corporations. Malicious links or infected attachments are among them. Never open email attachments from unknown senders.

Most people are unaware of how critical it is to keep the operating system and software up to date. Hackers can use software flaws to distribute malicious programs. Security patches are released on a regular basis by software developers. They should be installed in order to reduce security risks.

Ransomware removal

The first thing you should do is unplug the affected device from the Internet. This is especially important if the infected computer is a work or company computer. It may spread and infect other devices if you do not disconnect it from the local network. Instructions for this step can be found at the bottom of this post.

If you try to recover your data first, it can result in permanent loss. It can also encrypt your files the second time. It will not stop until you remove the malicious files causing it first. You should not attempt to remove the malicious program yourself. Use anti-malware tools like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to scan your system.

This security software should find all the related files and entries and remove them automatically for you. Automatic removal is the best option because there is less risk of leaving some of the traces behind. Malware could prevent you from using antivirus software by turning it off. In that case, you should proceed with accessing Safe Mode first:

Windows 7 / Vista / XP

1. Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. – it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.

Windows 10 / Windows 8

1. Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
   
2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
4. Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
5. Click Restart now.
6. Select Troubleshoot.
7. Go to Advanced options.
8. Select Startup Settings.
9. Click Restart.
10. Press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

File recovery using third-party software

Only hackers have the decryption key that can unlock your files, so if you did not back them up beforehand, you may have lost them forever. You can try using data recovery software, but it is not always possible for third-party programs to decrypt the files. We recommend that you at least try this method. Before proceeding, you must copy the corrupted files to a USB flash drive or another storage device. Remember, you should only do this if you have already removed BRUH ransomware.

1. Download Data Recovery Pro.
2. Double-click the installer to launch it.
   
3. Follow on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. As soon as you press Finish, you can use the app.
5. Select Everything or pick individual folders where you want the files to be recovered from.
6. Press Next.
7. At the bottom, enable Deep scan and pick which Disks you want to be scanned.
8. Press Scan and wait till it is complete.
9. You can now pick which folders/files to recover – don't forget you also have the option to search by the file name!
10. Press Recover to retrieve your files.

The operating system is left damaged after an attack

After a malware infection, performance, stability, and usability issues are to be expected, to the point where a full Windows reinstall is required. These infections can change the Windows registry database, harm vital bootup and other sections, delete or corrupt DLL files, and so on. When malware corrupts a system file, antivirus software cannot repair it.

This is why FortectIntego was developed. It can fix a lot of the damage caused by an infection like this. Blue Screen errors, freezes, registry errors, damaged DLLs, etc., can make your computer completely unusable. By using this maintenance tool, you could avoid Windows reinstallation.

• Download the application by clicking on the link above
• Click on the ReimageRepair.exe
  
  
• If User Account Control (UAC) shows up, select Yes
• Press Install and wait till the program finishes the installation process
• The analysis of your machine will begin immediately
• Once complete, check the results – they will be listed in the Summary
• You can now click on each of the issues and fix them manually
• If you see many problems that you find difficult to fix, we recommend you purchase the license and fix them automatically.