[blackmail virus data recovery] suffix Hydra blackmail virus

1. suffix .HYDRA Blackmail virus introduction ?

HYDRA yes A high-risk ransomware , Designed to encrypt data and require payment for decryption . let me put it another way , This ransomware makes files inaccessible , And ask the victim to pay - To restore access to its data . After successfully penetrating the system ,HYDRA Will encrypt most stored files , Make it unusable .

Besides ,HYDRA Added “ .HYDRA ” Extension （ for example ,“ sample.jpg ” Turn into “ sample.jpg.HYDRA ”）.

Once the file is completely destroyed ,HYDRA A pop-up window will open , It contains a message asking for ransom .

Screenshots of messages encouraging users to pay ransom to decrypt their damaged data ：

2. suffix .HYDRA How the blackmail virus infected my computer ？ 

Such as HYDRA Ransomware infections like this usually use fake software updates and “ Crack ”、 Trojan horse 、 Third party software download sources and spam activities to spread . Most fake updates take advantage of outdated software errors / Defect or just download / Install malware instead of promising / Expected updates to infect the computer .

Cyber criminals use third-party download sources （ Point to point [P2P] The Internet 、 Free software download sites 、 Free file hosting website, etc ） Spread malware by presenting malware as legitimate software . such , Users will eventually manually download and install malware .

Last , Cyber criminals use spam to send hundreds of thousands of malicious attachments （ link / file ） E-mails and messages that encourage recipients to open them . These attachments can also be used as “ Important documents ”（ for example , invoice 、 bill 、 Receipts or similar documents ） present .

This is to give people an impression of legitimacy . All in all , The main causes of computer infection are inadequate understanding of these threats and careless behavior .

HYDRA Screenshot of encrypted file ：

Windows In task manager HYDRA Blackmail software process （“ Firefox ”—— Disguised as a Mozilla Firefox Web browser ）：

3. How to restore .HYDRA Blackmail virus ？

This suffix virus file is due to the encryption algorithm , Every infected computer has different server files , It is necessary to independently detect and analyze the virus characteristics and encryption of encrypted files , To determine the most appropriate recovery plan .

Considering the time required for data recovery 、 cost 、 Risk and other factors , If the data is not important , It is recommended to scan the whole disk directly, format and reload the system after antivirus , Follow up system security work can be done . If the infected data does have the value and necessity of recovery , You can add our technical service number （data966） Consult for free to get help with data recovery .

4. How to avoid .crylock Blackmail virus attack ？ 

• Ignore all emails from unknown mailboxes , These emails have strange unknown addresses , Or the content may have nothing to do with what you are waiting for （ Can you win the prize without participating ？）. If the subject of the email may be what you are waiting for , Please carefully check all elements of the suspicious letter . Fake e-mail must contain errors .
• Do not use cracked or untrusted programs . Trojans are usually distributed as part of cracking software , Maybe “ Patch ” In the name of blocking license checks . But untrusted programs are hard to distinguish from trusted software , Because the Trojan horse may also have the functions you need . You can try to find information about this program on the anti malware Forum , But the best solution is not to use such programs .
• To ensure the security of the files you download , Please use safe and reliable anti extortion software . This program will definitely become the perfect protective cover for your personal computer .