Hoop virus file removal and decrypt
Hoop is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type infections. This type locks your private files (videos, images, documentations). Then your files' name will end by this new extension “.hoop” . So, you can’t obtain access to them at all.
This ransomware family "STOP / DJVU" has more than 310 extensions.
hoop was Discovered in 16/8/2021, it can encrypts all popular file types. Quickly as the file encryption is effectively achieved, so users can't get access to them. hoop virus add its own “.hoop” to all the encrypted data. For instance, the file “timesheet.xls”, after get crypted by hoop, will be titled as “timesheet.xls.hoop”.When the encryption is accomplished, hoop will put text document (_readme.txt) into all the folders that keep the encrypted files.
The used technique for file's encryption by hoop will released an unique decryption key, which is definitely unique for each computer system.
The needed key is hosted on a special server under the total control by the attacker who have actually launched the hoop infection into the internet joined by each the victim id, the users are told to contact the attackers through e-mail or by telegram to pay the ransom in the quantity of $980 and this quantity will have 50% discount rate, that mean the ransom amount falls to $490 if the victim pay for them within 72 hours.
We highly recommend that you do not pay the ransom, There is no warranty that these online cyber criminals will keep their promises, the victims may lose their money for nothing.
Also, It's not recommended to contact the frauds as they instruct. Do not send them your money.
Extension ID:
File Extension: hoop
Type: Ransomware
Family: STOP/DJVU
Description: The ransomware locks all the data stored on
your system and requires a ransom to be paid on your part supposedly
to recover your important files.
Encryption: File encryption by the ransomware is performed by means of the AES-1024 algorithm encryption. Once
the encryption is completed, to adds its special .hoop extension to
all the files modified by it.
Distribution Method: Adware bundles and software
cracks
the Web is now loaded with infections comparable to the hoop virus. It's recommended for you to frequently make backups of all your essential documents to an external storage. like, the USB Flash Drive, external hard disk drive, or using the cloud data storage services. Keeping the backups on your system drive is very risky, since the backup may also be encrypted by the hoop ransomware.
How can the Hoop ransomware attack your computer system?
This type can hide by using one method from these:
1- freeware third-party programs.
2- spam e-mails ;
3- free hosting websites;
4- torrent software.
Opening these types or clicking on the harmful links might harm the
system.
How to Protect your computer system from the Hoop virus attack?
1. Do not open any suspicious e-mail attachments, specifically if
the sender is unknown for you .
2. Do not install unsecured freeware.
3. install an anti malware or an anti virus with last update even
if free, to check every file you downloaded it from the web before
opening it.
for all who are asking about emsisoft decrypt tool, it will decrypt offline key types after putting the keys in their servers.
for all who have encryption with online keys, they have a chance to recover their files with 30% to 80% of their data.
The method in our channel will show you how to get rid of this ransomware
After you successfully remove the ransomware using with some easy steps, then install malware protection or antivirus to protect your files.
Good Luck
