How To Remove .RHMLM file virus (+ Decrypt Encrypted Files)

Know How To Restore Files from .RHMLM file virus

.RHMLM file virus is also known as Conti Ransomware which is mainly designed to encrypt files of the targeted System and demands huge ransom for the decryption. It was discovered and distributed by the team of cyber hacker with the sole motive to extort huge ransom money by the phishing innocent users. It is able to invade all version Windows operating System including the latest version Windows 10.  Once installed, it will encrypt all types of personal and important files or data such as audio, video, pictures, backups, banking data and other personal user files found on a compromised System. It uses the powerful encryption algorithm to encrypt files and makes them inaccessible by appending the “.RHMLM” extension to them. Therefore users are unable to open any files as earlier. After that it shows Ransom note R3ADM3.txt while users attempt to restore data.

The ransom note R3ADM3.txt states that their all personal and system files are encrypted by the strong encryption algorithm therefore accessing even single files is impossible. The only way to restore data is to purchase a unique decryption key from the cyber-criminal. In order to know how to get the decryption key victim must have to establish contact with the cyber-criminal. The cost of the decryption key is not specified it is only depends on how fast victim will contact to the developer. They also warned payment should be pay in the form of bit-coins within 48 hours after contacted. They also offer one file for free decryption as a tested decryption is possible. The files does not contain any valuable data like as database, documents, large excel sheet and so on. The size of the file must less than 1 MB.  At the end of the ransom note it shows warning message if victim will attempt to restore data from third party recovery Software then their data and file will delete permanently.

The note states the following:

The network is LOCKED. Do not try to use other software. For decryption tool write HERE:

[email protected]

[email protected]

If you do not pay, we will publish private data on our news site.

Do Not Pay Ransom Money:

.RHMLM file virus can disable your antivirus and firewall program and make your System defenceless. Paying money to the hacker is not sure that you will recover all your data. It is only a scam. The more you pay the more it will demand. In most of the cases cyber-criminal close all the communication just after received ransom money. It is highly possible you can lose their files and money as well.

How To Restore Data from .RHMLM file virus:

 If your System is already infected by .RHMLM file virus and you are think about to pay ransom money. Cyber-criminal leaves you no option rather than ransom money. But the paying money is too risky for you. The only way to restore data is to permanently remove .RHMLM file virus from the infected System. After that you can recover your files through backup or data recovery Software.

How did .RHMLM file virus gets installed into the PC:

 Mostly, .RHMLM file virus gets installed into the PC via the spam email campaign, Trojan; downloading unreliable software, Update fake Software. Spam email often sends by the cyber-criminal that contain some malicious attachments or website links such as MS office, documents, archer, zip, PDF documents, Exe, java script and so on. Such types of files look so legit and useful. Opening such types of files causes the installation of malicious infection like as Ransomware. Trojan is a malicious program that corrupts the System files and Windows registries as well as open back doors to invite other harmful infection such as Ransomware. Downloading unreliable Software from free software download sites, third party downloader, unofficial pages and other similar download sources.  Fake Softwares are often designed to install malicious infections. Often users download and update the System software from irrelevant sources such as download.com.

 How To Protect your System from .RHMLM file virus:

 As a mentioned above often spam email sends by the cyber-criminal so that users must be ignore the attachments of spam email which received through unknown sender.  Do not open any file which looks suspicious. Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes. Users also must be download and install freeware program from official or trustworthy webpage. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. Don’t skip custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. Must be avoiding the fake notification to update System which is not needed. Always try to update the System with the latest version and relevant sources. In order to keep the PC safe and secure and prevent the files from further encryption it is highly important  to scan the PC with regular antimalware tool.

Threat Summary:

Name: .RHMLM file virus

 Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker

Encrypted Files Extension: .RHMLM

Ransom Demanding Message: R3ADM3.txt

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom to unlock your files.

Distribution Methods: spam email campaign, Trojan; downloading unreliable software, Update fake Software.

Removal process:  In order to keep the PC safe and secure and prevent the files from further encryption it is highly important to scan the PC with regular antimalware tool.

[Tips & Tricks] How to remove .RHMLM file virus ?

If your System has infected with .RHMLM file virus , then be careful. You should try to remove this Ransomware from your computer immediately. As we all know that Ransomware is able to encrypt/lock your personal files stored in your computer hard drives by adding its own extension in each file. However, it spreads the copies of itself in each location of your computer quickly and makes all types of files encrypted. So, we recommended you to remove .RHMLM file virus from System as soon as possible. Here, you can get proper solution to remove Ransomware from your machine. To remove crypto-malware, read the instructions given below.

Harmful impacts of .RHMLM file virus : How it gets into your machine? And what it does?

Thanks to Cyber security experts & researchers who have discovered .RHMLM file virus that is activity being distribute against computer users. It uses several techniques to get enters into your PCs and makes all files of your System locked. According to experts, cybercriminals uses several techniques to spread .RHMLM file virus in your machine i.e.,

• Infected files: The hackers can create infected documents by injecting malicious codes in it and spread these malicious files via free software packages which you are downloaded from internet.
• Phishing Campaigns: Cybercriminals use email spam techniques to distribute .RHMLM file virus on target machine. They can launch large scale email campaigns and develop such websites that will impersonate genuine services. As receipt or visitors, you will see stolen or fabricated content that forced the users into downloading and running the infected files.
• Malicious sites or file sharing network: Cyber crooks can redirect your browser’s search on shady or hacked websites and also use file sharing network to spread the harmful programs.

Further explanation about .RHMLM file virus , this nasty Ransomware injects malicious codes in targeted machine and performs malicious actions against System security including disabled all the security application, block Firewall, Modifies System registry setting, locks all files and many other damages in your computer. The main motive of cybercriminals behinds the Ransomware attack is to lock your personal files and asks you to pay ransom money for decryption key. However, it spreads the copies of ransom note as explanation on your System screen which suggests you what to do when all files have been locked.

.RHMLM file virus considered as crypto-virus helps extortionists to earn illegal money

It is another dangerous Ransomware program created cybercriminals for malware campaigns. Initially, the extortionists start injecting System registry to achieve and interfere with processes in Windows. However, it encrypts all files stored in your computer and displays the ransomware note in front of you on the screen. They demand certain amount of ransom money and ask you to contact their technical experts for further information about decryption key. We recommended you should not to pay any amount of extortion money for decryption. I am sure that .RHMLM file virus or hacker behind this ransomware will never decrypt or recover your files at any cases. However, it could be set to delete all Shadow Volume copies from Windows Operating System. In case if your System has infected with .RHMLM file virus , then you should try to remove .RHMLM file virus and also try to know how to get back your encrypted data.

Preparation before starting the procedure to remove .RHMLM file virus

• Before starting the removal process, make sure you have strong backup of your all files. You should have strong backup & recovery tool to insure your files against any data loss.
• You should follow the removal steps in proper ways and to do that you can open the instructions in front of your eyes.
• Be patient while removal process not done and follow the instructions carefully.

Procedure 1: Boot your PC in Safe Mode to isolate and remove .RHMLM file virus

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “msconfig” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Now, go to “Boot” tab

Step 3: Select “Safe Boot > Network” and click on “Apply” and “OK”

Step 4: Click on “Restart” to go into safe mode

Procedure 2: Clean the System Registries, created by .RHMLM file virus on your machine

In most of the cases, .RHMLM file virus (Ransomware) targeted following System registries of Windows machine

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

To open registry editor and delete any values created by .RHMLM file virus , you can follow the instruction given below

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “regedit” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Once System registry Editor opened, you can freely navigate to “Run and RunOnce” keys whose location are shown above

Step 3: Now, you can remove the value of virus by right clicking on it and removing it

Procedure 3: How to find files created by .RHMLM file virus on your System?

Find files in Windows Operating System (For Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10)

Step 1: Press “Windows + R” key from keyboard and type “explorer.exe” and click on “OK”

Step 2: Click on your PC either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC”

Step 3: Now, navigate to search box in top-right of your PC screen and type “file extension” after which type the file extension.

Find files in Windows Operating System (For Windows XP)

Step 1: Click on “Start Menu” icon and then choose “search” preference

Step 2: Now, choose “More Advanced options” from search assistant box

Step 3: After that, type the name of file which you are looking for and click on search button.

Procedure 4: How to restore or recover encrypted files? (Automatic Solution)

 

We recommended you to please avoid paying any extortion money for decryption and use powerful backup & recovery tool to restore files encrypted by Ransomware. You can easily restore all files locked by Ransomware if you have created backup of your files in some other external storage media drives. In case if you have not created any backup of your data or not backup & recovery software is not available in your computer, then you have to use third-party data recovery tool for creating backup. To do this, follow the instruction given below

Step 1: At first, you need to download “Data Recovery Tool”

Step 2: Now, execute “Data Recovery Setup” carefully by following On-Screen instructions

Step 3: After that, launch the software and scan the PC deeply to retrieve the files encrypted by .RHMLM file virus

Step 4: Now, restore the files encrypted by Ransomware