Uyjh Ransomware: Data Recovery & Security Best Practices

Uyjh is ransomware that encrypts your files, adding a .uyjh extension to it. So, if you have a file named photo1.png, uyjh ransomware will rename it to photo1.png.uyjh. After the virus finishes encrypting your files, it will add to each fold a ransom note with an email address and an ID. In this note, the hacker group asks for a payment for a decrypt tool and key.

Never pay the ransom. Even if they send it, the decrypting tool and key may not work. And you’ll end up financing the cybercriminals behind the attack.

Instead, contact authorities, such as the FBI, so they can track the hacker group. 

You can avoid the virus by never opening attached files from emails you are not sure about the origin and avoiding suspicious websites. And, if it still finds a way into your device, you can use a free uyjh ransomware decryption tool by Emsisoft.

Recovering Uyjh encrypted files

One important thing you must know is that deleting the virus is not the best solution. You may not ‌eliminate every trace‌ of it and you will lose or corrupt all your files.

At the moment you realize they have hacked you, the first thing to do is to isolate your computer. Disconnect it from the internet and remove any drive or device connected to it. This will stop the virus from spreading and will make it easier to remove.

The following tips can help with both erasing the uyjh ransomware and restoring your files.

Restore your file with a backup

You can use your latest backup to recover your data and minimize the damage caused by the ransomware.

Make sure your computer is no longer infected before plugging your external drive or connecting to your cloud account.

Using a backup to restore your files is the easiest and quickest way you can recover your data after a ransomware attack. Therefore, always keep an updated backup of your file. You never know when you will need it.

One security tip is to send your files to an external drive when offline, then you don’t have any risk of having that data hacked while you’re using your drive.

Use an anti-malware 

Here, just like the backup, the best solution is prevention. Having anti-malware software installed on your computer can help you avoid hacker attacks and phishing. But, if it has already hacked you, after isolating your computer from other devices, you can install the anti-malware to scan and remove the uyjh ransomware.

You can use Malwarebytes; it has 14 days free trial and not only help you remove the uyjh ransomware but also help prevent new attacks. Another option can be Acronis, which has a start price for individuals of $49,99.

Decrypt your files with the decrypt tool

Is there a public decryption tool for Uyjh ransomware? 

Yes. There is a compatible third-party decryption for the Uyjh ransomware. Cyber security researcher, Michael Gillespie, developed Emsisoft, a free tool that works only with uyjh variants and it has a large database. But, since ransomware is always updating itself, maybe it does not have the necessary information to decrypt your files if it is a new uyjh variant.

Use a recovery software

You can always try data recovery software to restore your data. Ransomware is not as easy to remove as other viruses and recovery tools may not work as well as on other occasions you can use it, such as deletion.

SalvageData data recovery software is built to help you recover your files under any circumstances. 

Contact a data recovery service

If anything else fails or if you don’t feel comfortable recovering your files on your own, you can contact a data recovery service.

SalvageData ransomware data recovery team will decrypt your files and guarantee it is restored. Even if decryption is impossible, our experts can communicate with the hacker group on your behalf. 

TL;DR: Make regular data backups and keep it offline to avoid having them encrypted by ransomware. Use reputable security software with real-time protection to block ransomware threats, and don’t open attachments or click links in emails or other messages unless you’re sure they’re safe. If you get infected with ransomware, don’t pay the ransom. There’s no guarantee you’ll get your files back, and you could help to fund future attacks.

SalvageData experts are ready to help you as you need to recover data from the uyjh ransomware attack. If you prefer, you can also go to the nearest data recovery center and request help there.