Infected Microsoft Windows, macOS ( yes, including Apple mac ) and Linux computers will display messages which demand payment in order to have the proper key to decrypt the files. Failure to do so means you will be locked out of your own computer or files until you pay them via BitCoin. In this article, we are going to learn how to decrypt files encrypted by ransomware.
These attacks, sometimes known as “ransomware,” deploy malicious software which can disable the functionality of your computer. To avoid getting infected, ensure your computer’s software and anti-virus definitions are up-to-date, and avoid suspicious sites. If your machine is already infected, do not pay the ransom. Instead, try the following free decryption tool, there is a good chance you will be able to unlock your files, it may take some time but it will be time worth waiting. These free decrypt tool will unlock the follow ransomware – Croti, Fakebsod, Brolo, Exxroute, Cerber, Locky, Teerac, Critroni, Reveton, Krypterade and more. Prevention is better than cure, here are 2 good reasons.
- Backup all your files, always – Even if cyber criminals do manage to infect your PC, you can just wipe the system clean and restore your latest backup. No money lost and, most importantly, no important information compromised!
- Use genuine antivirus, keep it updated – It is always a good idea to use the original antivirus and not a pirated version downloaded from torrent. If you have a genuine antivirus installed, it is unlikely for your system to be infected with a ransomware, unless it is not up to date.
Criminals have started using new types of malware to hold your computer hostage for money. How does this work, and how can you stay safe?
↓ 01 – Kaspersky NoRansom
Kaspersky NoRansom is your home for decryption tools and education on ransomware. Ransomware is malware that locks your computer or encrypts your files. You can’t get the data back unless you pay a ransom, and even if you do, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get your data back. Before downloading and starting the solution make sure you remove the malware with Kaspersky Internet Security from your system first, otherwise it will repeatedly lock your system or encrypt files. Works great on Microsoft’s Windows 10 and Apple’s macOS.
- Smash Rannoh & Co – RannohDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by CryptXXX versions 1-3 (new!), Rannoh, AutoIt, Fury, Crybola, Cryakl, Polyglot.
- Combat Shade – ShadeDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by Shade version 1 and version 2.
- Fight Rakhni & Friends – RakhniDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by Rakhni, Agent.iih, Aura, Autoit, Pletor, Rotor, Lamer, Lortok, Cryptokluchen, Democry, Bitman (TeslaCrypt) version 3 and 4, Chimera, Crysis version 2 and 3.
- Eliminate Wildfire – WildfireDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by Wildfire.
- Destroy Coinvault – CoinVaultDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by CoinVault and Bitcryptor. The National High Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) of the Netherlands’ police, Netherlands’ National Prosecutors & Kaspersky helped create this tool.
- Kill Xorist – XoristDecryptor tool is designed to decrypt files affected by Xorist and Vandev.
↓ 02 – AVG Free Ransomware Decryption
Free Ransomware Decryption Tools. Hit by ransomware? Don’t pay the ransom! AVG free ransomware decryption tools can help decrypt files encrypted by the following forms of ransomware. Just click a name to see the signs of infection and get our free fix.
- Apocalypse
- BadBlock
- Bart
- Crypt888
- Legion
- SZFLocker
- TeslaCrypt
↓ 03 – Avast Free Ransomware Decryption Tools
Hit by ransomware? Don’t pay the ransom! Use these free Ransomware Decryption Tools, Avast free ransomware decryption tools can help decrypt files encrypted by the following forms of ransomware. Just click a name to see the signs of infection and get our free fix.
Alcatraz Locker – Alcatraz Locker is a ransomware strain that was first observed in the middle of November 2016. For encrypting user’s files, this ransomware uses AES 256 encryption combined with Base64 encoding.
- Apocalypse – Apocalypse is a form of ransomware first spotted in June 2016.
- BadBlock
- Bart
- Crypt888 – Crypt888 (also known as Mircop) is a form of ransomware first spotted in June 2016.
- CrySiS – CrySiS (JohnyCryptor, Virus-Encode, or Aura) is a ransomware strain that has been observed since September 2015. It uses AES256 combined with RSA1024 asymmetric encryption.
- Globe – Globe is a ransomware strain that has been observed since August 2016. Based on variant, it uses RC4 or Blowfish encryption method.
- Legion
- NoobCrypt – NoobCrypt is a ransomware strain that has been observed since the late July 2016. For encrypting user’s files, this ransomware uses AES 256 encryption method.
- SZFLocker
- TeslaCrypt
↓ 04 – Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor
This guide provides the instructions and location for downloading and using the latest Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor tool to attempt to decrypt files encrypted by certain ransomware families. As an important reminder, the best protection against ransomware is preventing it from ever reaching your system. While Trend Micro is constantly working to update our tools, ransomware writers are also constantly changing their methods and tactics, which can make previous versions of tools such as this one obsolete over time. The following list describes the known ransomware-encrypted files types can be handled by the latest version of the tool.
- CryptXXX V1, V2, V3* – {original file name}.crypt, cryp1, crypz, or 5 hexadecimal characters
- CryptXXX V4, V5 – {MD5 Hash}.5 hexadecimal characters
- Crysis – .{id}.{email address}.xtbl, crypt
- TeslaCrypt V1** – {original file name}.ECC
- TeslaCrypt V2** – {original file name}.VVV, CCC, ZZZ, AAA, ABC, XYZ
- TeslaCrypt V3 – {original file name}.XXX or TTT or MP3 or MICRO
- TeslaCrypt V4 – File name and extension are unchanged
- SNSLocker – {Original file name}.RSNSLocked
- AutoLocky – {Original file name}.locky
- BadBlock – {Original file name}
- 777 – {Original file name}.777
- XORIST – {Original file name}.xorist or random extension
- XORBAT – {Original file name}.crypted
- CERBER V1 – {10 random characters}.cerber
- Stampado – {Original file name}.locked
- Nemucod – {Original file name}.crypted
- Chimera – {Original file name}.crypt
- LECHIFFRE – {Original file name}.LeChiffre
- MirCop – Lock.{Original file name}
- Jigsaw – {Original file name}.random extension
- Globe/Purge V1 – {Original file name}.purge, V2: {Original file name}.{email address + random characters}, V3: Extension not fixed or file name encrypted
- DXXD V1 – {Original file name}.{Original extension}dxxd
- Teamxrat/Xpan V2 – {Original filename}.__xratteamLucked
- Crysis – .{id}.{email address}.xtbl, crypt
- DemoTool – .demoadc
↓ 05 – McAfee Anti-Malware Tools
The following tools are often used for penetration testing and digital forensics. As such, they may be categorized as hack tools, unwanted programs, or even malware by certain security programs. Please note that these tools do not perform any function other than what is detailed in their descriptions and do not contain malware.
- Tesladecrypt – Tesladecrypt will decrypt TeslaCrypt encrypted files with the following extensions: .mp3, .micro, .xxx, and .ttt.
- Ransomware Interceptor (Pilot) – Interceptor is an Anti-Ransomware tool. Interceptor is an early detection tool that prevents file encryption attempts by ransomware malware. This tool leverages heuristics and machine learning to identify such malware.
- Shade Ransomware Decryption Tool – This tool can decrypt user files, applications, databases, applets, and other objects infected by the Shade ransomware.
- WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool – This tool can decrypt user files, applications, databases, applets, and other objects infected by the WildFire ransomware.
↓ 06 – Emsisoft Decrypter
Lost all your files to some nasty ransomware? We’re here to fix that. Download one of our free decrypter tools to recover your files without paying the ransom.
- MRCR – MRCR or Merry X-Mas is a ransomware family that first appeared in December last year. It is written in Delphi and uses a custom encryption algorithm. Encrypted files will have either “.PEGS1”, “.MRCR1”, “.RARE1” or “.RMCM1” as an extension. The ransom note is named “YOUR_FILES_ARE_DEAD.HTA” and asks victims to contact either “[email protected]” or “comodosecurity” via the secure mobile messenger Telegram.
- Marlboro – The Marlboro ransomware was first seen on January 11th, 2017. It is written in C++ and uses a simple XOR based encryption algorithm. Encrypted files are renamed to “.oops”. The ransom note is stored inside a file named “_HELP_Recover_Files_.html” and includes no further point of contact. Due to a bug in the malware’s code, the malware will truncate up to the last 7 bytes from files it encrypts. It is, unfortunately, impossible for the decrypter to reconstruct these bytes.
- Globe3 – Globe3 is a ransomware kit that we first discovered at the beginning of 2017. Globe3 encrypts files and optionally filenames using AES-256. Since the extension of encrypted files is configurable, several different file extensions are possible. The most commonly used extensions are .decrypt2017 and .hnumkhotep. To use the decrypter, you will require a file pair containing both an encrypted file and its non-encrypted original version. Select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop both of them onto the decrypter file in your download directory. If file names are encrypted, please use the file size to determine the correct file. The encrypted and the original file will have the same size for files greater than 64 kb.
- OpenToYou – OpenToDecrypt is a ransomware written in the Delphi programming language that encrypts your files using the RC4 encryption algorithm. Encrypted files get renamed to *[email protected] and a ransom note named “!!!.txt” can be found on your Desktop.
- GlobeImposter – GlobeImposter is a Globe copycat that imitates the ransom notes and file extension found in the Globe ransomware kit. Encrypted files have the extension *.crypt and the base name of the file is unchanged. The ransom note is named “HOW_OPEN_FILES.hta” and can be found in all folders that contain encrypted files.
- NMoreira – Use this decrypter if your files have been renamed to either *.maktub or *.__AiraCropEncrypted! and you find a ransom note named either “Recupere seus arquivos. Leia-me!.txt” or “How to decrypt your files.txt” on your system.
- OzozaLocker – Use this decrypter if your files have been renamed to *.locked and you find a ransom note named “HOW TO DECRYPT YOU FILES.txt” on your desktop. Double clicking an encrypted file will also display a message box instructing you to contact “[email protected]”. To use the decrypter you will require an encrypted file of at least 510 bytes in size as well as its unencrypted version. To start the decrypter select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop them onto the decrypter executable.
- Globe2 – Globe2 is a ransomware kit that was first discovered at the beginning of October. Globe2 encrypts files and optionally file names using RC4. Since the extension of encrypted files is configurable, several different file extensions are possible. The most commonly used extensions are .raid10, .blt, .globe, .encrypted and .[[email protected]]. To use the decrypter you will require a file pair containing both an encrypted file and its non-encrypted original version. Select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop both of them onto the decrypter file in your download directory. If file names are encrypted, please use the file size to determine the correct file. Encrypted and original file will have exactly the same size.
- Globe – Globe is a ransomware kit that was first discovered at the end of August. Files are encrypted using Blowfish. Since the extension of encrypted files is configurable, several different file extensions are possible. The most commonly used extensions are .purge, .globe and [email protected].!dsvgdfvdDVGR3SsdvfEF75sddf#xbkNY45fg6}P{cg.xtbl. To use the decrypter you will require a file pair containing both an encrypted file and its non-encrypted original version. It is important to use a file pair that is as large as possible, as it determines the maximum file size up to which the decrypter will be able to decrypt your files. Select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop both of them onto the decrypter file in your download directory.
- Al-Namrood – The Al-Namrood ransomware is a fork of the Apocalypse ransomware. The group behind it primarily attacks servers that have remote desktop services enabled. Encrypted files are renamed to *.unavailable or *.disappeared and for each file a ransom note is created with the name *.Read_Me.Txt. The ransomware asks the victim to contact “[email protected]” or “[email protected]”. To decrypt your files the decrypter requires your ID. The ID can be set within the “Options” tab. By default the decrypter will set the ID to the ID that corresponds to the system the decrypter runs on. However, if that is not the same system the malware infection and encryption took place on, make sure to put in the ID as specified in the ransom note.
- FenixLocker – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted by the FenixLocker ransomware. FenixLocker encrypts files and renames them by appending the “[email protected]!!” extension. It leaves behind a ransom note named “CryptoLocker.txt” or “Help to decrypt.txt” on your Desktop, instructing you to contact “[email protected]”. To start the decrypter simply drag and drop one of your encrypted files onto the decrypter executable.
- Fabiansomware – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.encrypted with ransom notes named *.How_To_Decrypt_Your_Files.txt. The ransom note asks you to contact “[email protected]”, “[email protected]” or “[email protected]”. To use the decrypter you will require a file pair containing both an encrypted file and its non-encrypted original version. It is important to use a file pair that is as large as possible, as it determines the maximum file size up to which the decrypter will be able to decrypt your files. Select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop both of them onto the decrypter file in your download directory.
- Philadelphia – Philadelphia is a ransomware kit offered within various hacking communities. Written in AutoIt, it encrypts files using AES-256 encryption, file names using RC4 encryption and uses the *.locked file extension. It is based on a similar ransomware kit called “Stampado” that is written by the same author. To use the decrypter you will require a file pair containing both an encrypted file and its non-encrypted original version. Due to the file name encryption this can be a bit tricky. The best way is to simply compare file sizes. Encrypted files will have the size of the original file rounded up to the next 16 byte boundary. So if a the original file was 1020 bytes large, the encrypted file will be 1024. Select both the encrypted and non-encrypted file and drag and drop both of them onto the decrypter file in your download directory.
- Stampado – Stampado is a ransomware kit offered within various hacking communities. Written in AutoIt, it encrypts files using AES-256 encryption and renames them to *.locked. Known variants of this ransomware ask victims to contact [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] to facilitate payment. In order for the decrypter to work you will require both the email you are asked to contact as well as your ID. Please keep in mind that both are case sensitive, so proper capitalization does matter. Please put both information into the appropriate fields in the options tab. Since version 1.17.0 each Stampado infection also has a unique “salt” that is specific to the ransomware buyer. The salt can either be specified manually or detected automatically. In order to determine the salt automatically the ransomware has to be running on the system. Fill in the ID and email address and click the “Detect …” button next to the salt input field. If the malware has already been removed, please don’t attempt to reinfect yourself. Instead submit the malware file via email to [email protected] so I can extract the correct salt for you. You can also try the pre-configured salts that have been used by known Stampado campaigns in the wild so far.
- ApocalypseVM – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.encrypted or *.locked with ransom notes named *.How_To_Decrypt.txt, *.README.txt, *.How_to_Decrypt_Your_Files.txt or *.How_To_Get_Back.txt created for each encrypted file. The ransom note asks you to contact “[email protected]”, “[email protected]” or “[email protected]” and contains a personal ID. To use the decrypter you will require an encrypted file of at least 4096 bytes in size as well as its unencrypted version. To start the decrypter select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop them onto the decrypter executable.
- Apocalypse – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.encrypted, *.FuckYourData, *.Encryptedfile or *.SecureCrypted with ransom notes named *.How_To_Decrypt.txt, *.Where_my_files.txt, *.How_to_Recover_Data.txt or *.Contact_Here_To_Recover_Your_Files.txt created for each encrypted file. The ransom note asks you to contact “[email protected]”, “[email protected]”, “[email protected]” or “[email protected]”.
- BadBlock – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted but not renamed. The malware identifies itself as BadBlock both in the red ransomware screen as well as in the ransomnote “Help Decrypt.html” that can be found on the Desktop.
- Xorist – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted by the Xorist ransomware. Typical extensions used by Xorist include *.EnCiPhErEd, *.0JELvV, *.p5tkjw, *.6FKR8d, *.UslJ6m, *.n1wLp0, *.5vypSa and *.YNhlv1. The ransomnote can usually be found on the Desktop with the name “HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”. To use the decrypter you will require an encrypted file of at least 144 bytes in size as well as its unencrypted version. To start the decrypter select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop them onto the decrypter executable.
- 777 – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.777. It may be necessary to select the correct version of the malware in the options tab for the decrypter to work properly.
- AutoLocky – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.locky, but the file base name is still unchanged, and you find a ransom note named info.txt or info.html on your Desktop.
- Nemucod – Use this decrypter if your files have been renamed to *.crypted and you find a ransomnote named DECRYPT.txt on your desktop. To use the decrypter you will require an encrypted file of at least 4096 bytes in size as well as its unencrypted version. To start the decrypter select both the encrypted and unencrypted file and drag and drop them onto the decrypter executable.
- DMALocker2 – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted but not renamed. The malware identifies itself as DMA Locker and the ID is “DMALOCK 43:41:90:35:25:13:61:92”.
- HydraCrypt – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to either *.hydracrypt* or *.umbrecrypt*.
- DMALocker – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted but not renamed. The malware identifies itself as DMA Locker and the ID is “DMALOCK 41:55:16:13:51:76:67:99”.
- CrypBoss – Use this decrypter is your files have been encrypted and renamed to either *.crypt or *.R16M01D05. In addition the ransom note will ask you to contact a @dr.com email address.
- Gomasom – Use this decrypter if files have been encrypted, renamed to *.crypt and the file name contains an email address to contact.
- LeChiffre – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.LeChiffre and the ransom note asks you to contact [email protected] via email.
- KeyBTC – Use this decrypter if you find a ransom note called DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt on your system that asks you to contact [email protected] for decryption.
- Radamant – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to either *.rdm or *.rrk.
- CryptInfinite – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted and renamed to *.CRINF.
- PClock – Use this decrypter if your files have been encrypted without a change in file extension, the malware identifies itself as “CryptoLocker” and you find a “enc_files.txt” in your user profile directory.
- CryptoDefense – Use this decrypter if the malware identifies itself as CryptoDefense and leaves ransom notes named HOW_DECRYPT.txt behind.
- Harasom – Use this decrypter if your files have been converted into *.html files and the ransom note pretends to originate either from Spamhaus or the US Department of Justice.
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Bijay Pokharel
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