What is .WSHLP file infection?
Also referred to as DHARMA ransomware1, it modifies your documents by means of encrypting them and demanding the ransom to be paid allegedly to restore access to them. [[email protected]].WSHLP indicates [email protected] as a channel for contacting the ransomware criminals.
The DHARMA ransomware is active again through its new cryptovirus bearing the name of .WSHLP. This particular virus family modifies all popular file types by means of adding the .WSHLP extension, thus making the data absolutely unavailable. The victims simply cannot open their important documents anymore. The ransomware also assigns its unique identification key, just like all previous representatives of the virus family. As soon the file is encrypted by the ransomware, it obtains a special new extension becoming the secondary one. The file virus also generates a ransom note providing the users want instructions allegedly to restore the data.
WSHLP Threat Summary
| Name | .WSHLP file virus |
| Extension | [[email protected]].WSHLP file virus |
| Type | Ransomware |
| Detection | Mal/EncPk-APW, Win32/Kryptik.HFNW, Trojan:Win32/Qakbot.VD!Cert |
| Short Description | The virus modifies the documents on the attacked device through encryption and asks for the ransom to be paid by the victim supposedly to recovery them. |
| Symptoms | The file virus encrypts the data by adding the .WSHLP extension, also generating the one-of-a-kind identifier. Note that the [[email protected]].WSHLP extension becomes the secondary one. |
| Distribution Method | Spam, Email attachments, Compromised legitimate downloads, Attacks exploiting weak or stolen RDP credentials2. |
| Fix Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by .WSHLP file virus |
.WSHLP File Virus – Dharma Ransomware
What Is It and How Did I Get It?
The .WSHLP ransomware is most commonly spread by means of a payload dropper. It runs the malicious script that eventually installs the file virus. The threat circulates actively on the web, considering the facts about the ransomware mentioned in the VirusTotal database. The .WSHLP ransomware may also promote its payload files through popular social networks and via file-sharing platforms. Alternatively, some free applications hosted on many popular resources may also be disguised as helpful tools, whereas they instead may lead to the malicious scripts that injected the ransomware. Your personal caution to prevent the .WSHLP virus attack matters a lot!
.WSHLP ransomware is a infection that encrypts your data and presents a frustrating ransomware notice. Below is the screenshot depicting the ransomware note:
![[newhelper@cock.li].WSHLP virus demanding message in a pop-up window](https://howtofix.guide/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WSHLP-files-virus.jpg)
[[email protected]].WSHLP virus demanding message in a pop-up window
Quotation of the scary message
All your files have been encrypted! All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected] Write this ID in the title of your message XXXXXX In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected] You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files. Free decryption as guarantee Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.) How to obtain Bitcoins The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price. hxxps://localbitcoins[dot]com/buy_bitcoins Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here: hxxps://www.coindesk[dot]com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/ Attention! Do not rename encrypted files. Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss. Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.
Remove [[email protected]].WSHLP File Virus (Dharma)
Reasons why I would recommend GridinSoft3
Run the setup file.
Press “Install” button.
Once installed, Anti-Malware will automatically run.
Wait for the Anti-Malware scan to complete.
Click on “Clean Now”.
How to decrypt .WSHLP files?
You can download and use this decrypter that Kaspersky released if you were hit by .[[email protected]].WSHLP extension.
You can download and use this decrypter that Avast released or this decrypter that Kaspersky released if you were hit by .WSHLP extension.
What the next?
References
- Read more about Dharma Ransomware: https://howtofix.guide/about-dharma-crysis-ransomware/
- How To Change Remote Desktop (RDP) Port: https://howtofix.guide/change-remote-desktop-port-on-windows-10/
Hi, Thank you for the great post!
We were attacked by this terrible ransomware and GridinSoft Anti-Malware worked great!
Unfortunately, none of the decrypt tools seem to work.
Do you happen to know another tool for [[email protected]].WSHLP?
Kind regards,