Hhjk Ransomware

The Hhjk Ransomware may not be an entirely unique malware but that fact is irrelevant when it comes to the potential damage that the threat can cause. Indeed, even though Hhjk has been classified as a variant from the notorious STOP/Djvu Ransomware family, it can wreak havoc on the systems it manages to infiltrate. The threat will engage in its encryption routine and go after numerous popular file types, including documents, PDFs, photos, images, archives, databases and many more.

Each affected file will be locked with an uncrackable cryptographic algorithm and left in an unusable state. Victims will notice that nearly all of the files stored on the breached system now have '.hhjk' added to their names as new file extensions. Another change caused by the malware will be the appearance of a text file named '_readme.txt.' The role of this file is to deliver a ransom note with instructions from Hhjk Ransomware's malicious operators.

Ransom Note's Overview

The details found in the ransom-demanding message follow the pattern established by the other STOP/Djvu variants closely. It instructs victims that they will have to pay a ransom of $980 to the attackers to receive the necessary decryption key and software tool. Two email addresses are provided as potential communication channels. The main address is 'manager@time2mail.ch,' while 'supportsys@airmail.cc' is described as a reserve email. The hackers also mention that victims who contact them within the first 72 hours will need to pay only half of the original ransomware's amount.

The full text of the note is:

'ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-PRDjRCeB3y
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
manager@time2mail.ch

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
supportsys@airmail.cc

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