UIHJ Virus (.uihj File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you cannot open your photos, documents, or data and see the .uihj extension on them, your computer is surely infected with Uihj ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware family

Uihj ransomware ciphers personal files spotted on the victim’s PC with the extension “.uihj” and after that generates the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are placed on the victim’s desktop in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is basically comparable to other representatives of the same family: Zfdv, Ewdf, Zpps.

What is Uihj Ransomware?

Uihj is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents normal access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and photos by encrypting them. It marks the encrypted files with the “.uihj” extension. Then Uihj ransomware adds a ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In it, you can see the guidance to pay the ransom ($490-$980 in Bitcoin) to a specified Bitcoin wallet. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to encrypt the files is not decryptable with contemporary computers. Even quantum PCs that already exist will spend hundreds of years to find the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Uihj ransomware?

When Uihj ransomware appears in your system, it will examine your disks for photos, videos, and important documents. It encrypt] all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these files are located, the ransomware will cipher them and also change their extension to “.uihj” to ensure that you understand what happened.

After the Uihj ransomware encrypted the data on your PC, it will generate the last “readme.txt” file on the main screen. In addition to the money transferring instructions, the victims also see the email addresses to contact the crooks – helprestoremanager@airmail.cc and manager@mailtemp.ch.

Here is the money ransom note that the Uihj ransomware shows to its victims:

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:
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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:
helprestoremanager@airmail.cc

How did the Uihj ransomware get on my computer?

The Uihj ransomware spreads by posting websites to get hacked programs or games. Cybercriminals that distribute this ransomware are extremely foxy, and try to correspond with modern things. New games introductions, new popular films – Uihj developers make everything to get their victims on that. One of the most common tactics these crooks put to use is one-day sites with torrent downloading links. However, using the modern things is not the single manner these criminals use. Methods that have already become standard, such as e-mail spamming, are likewise common for STOP/Djvu ransomware distribution.

The example of email spamming that may lead to Uihj ransomware injection

Avoiding this ransomware does not require a lot of initiative. Considering the standard principles of PC hygiene will considerably decrease all risks. Remember that starting all documents you receive on e-mail is not a good tactic. Even worse case is to allow macros in Microsoft Office files. But it is better to prevent the malware attack at the moment when you have only opened the e-mail message. Inspecting the sender’s address can point out a lot about what you can anticipate, and also when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a legitimate e-mail. On the other hand, stuff that tries to resemble Amazon or FedEx delivery notice, however, uses the email address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– must make you get on the alarm. Above, you can see the illustration of such a message.

Outlaw sources of different digital things need some extra description. Breaking copyright law surely throws you to the risk of being fined. However, using torrent trackers or third-party websites to download “free” programs also exposes you to different malware. Nobody can control unidentified people that launch the torrent seeding or release the hacked program version on the site with pirated program.

Uihj virus removal instructions.

This guide below shows how to use Trojan Killer Portable³ for Uihj virus detection and removal:

Restore the files encrypted by the Uihj ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Uihj ransomware because the private key needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through cybercriminals. However, we’ve listed one option you can use to recover your files below.

Warning! Make sure you remove the ransomware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly encrypt your files.

If your files were encrypted with an offline key, there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for the STOP/Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP/Djvu.

1. You can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu by clicking this link.
2. When the decryptor has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer.
3. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process for Uihj files. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about your files’ current process and decryption status.
4. The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process will be finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button.

If the Emsisoft Decryptor can’t decrypt your .uihj files and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.

Your computer should now be free of the Uihj ransomware infection. However, suppose your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer. In that case, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Trojan Killer to protect against these types of threats in the future.

UIHJ Ransomware — How To Remove Virus & Decrypt Files?

Name: UIHJ Virus

Description: UIHJ Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific uihj extension. UIHJ ransomware asks victims for a ransom fee about $490 - $980 in Bitcoin.

Offer price: 480

Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Virus

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