Hhqa Ransomware

The Hhqa Ransomware is another variant belonging to the infamous STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. Cybercriminals have been churning out new STOP/Djvu variants almost daily for quite a while now and it appears that they have no intention of stopping any time soon. The myriad of variants operate in an identical manner and the biggest difference between them is the extension they use to mark the encrypted files. Their destructive capabilities should's shouldn't be underestimated, though.

If the Hhqa Ransomware manages to infiltrate the user's computer successfully, it will initiate an encryption routine that will render nearly all of the files stored there both inaccessible and unusable. Each locked file will have '.hhqa' appended to its original name as a new extension. The ransom note containing instructions for the victims will then be dropped onto the system in the form of a text file named '_readme.txt.'

Hhqa Ransomware's Demands

The Hhqa Ransomware follows the pattern established by the previous STOP/Djvu threats. It informs its victims that they will have to pay the sum of $980 to receive the decryption key and tool from the hackers. However, if users establish contact within the first 72 hours, the price of the ransom will supposedly be decreased by half to $490. Two email addresses can be used as communication channels - 'manager@mailtemp.ch' and 'managerhelper@airmail.cc.' As part of the message, victims can attach a single file to be decrypted for free. The only listed requirement is for the file to not contain any valuable information.

The full text of the note delivered by Hhqa Ransomware 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-N3p42CffoV
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@mailtemp.ch

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

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