What is Cryp70n1c Ransomware?
Cryp70n1c Ransomware is a dangerous threat that cyber criminals have designed to encrypt your files. This threat was built using a source-code that is popularly known by the name Hidden-Tear. There are hundreds of infections built using it, some of which include French Ransomware, Jhash Ransomware, and Onion3Cry Ransomware. These infections are equally as malicious and dangerous, and so it is crucial that you protect your Windows operating system against them. If the malicious ransomware has already corrupted your operating system, you probably are worried about your personal files. The thing is that this threat corrupts files only in certain folders in the %USERPROFILE% directory. If you do not keep any important files here, it is unlikely that the threat has done any real damage. Nonetheless, in any case, you must delete Cryp70n1c Ransomware from your operating system, and the sooner you take care of that, the better. If you are in a hurry to remove this malicious threat, refer to the guide below. If you want to get more information about this threat, continue reading.
How does Cryp70n1c Ransomware work?
Has Cryp70n1c Ransomware slithered into your operating system – which it could do using various security vulnerabilities – and encrypted your personal files? Since the threat deletes its launcher as soon as the copy is created in %HOMEDRIVE%\user\Rand123 (named “local.exe”), it is unlikely that you would notice it or recognize it. The encryption process is silent as well, and, during it, the threat encrypts files in “Contacts”, “Desktop,” “Documents,” “Downloads,” “Favorites,” “Links,” “Music,” “OneDrive,” “Pictures,” “Saved Games,” “Searches,” and “Videos” folders (all within %USERPROFILE%). The files that are encrypted are given the “.cryp70n1c” extension, but you are unlikely to notice this until the devious Cryp70n1c Ransomware changes your Desktop background image and creates a ransom note. The Desktop image itself carries a message, and it is meant to point your attention to the “READ_IT.txt” ransom note on the Desktop. This file is not malicious, and you can open it without any fear. Of course, you have to be careful about how you treat the contents of the message within this file.
According to the message within the “READ_IT.txt” ransom note, your computer was hacked and your personal files were encrypted, which is not a lie. Then, the note informs that you must pay 0.05 Bitcoin – which is virtual currency – to obtain a decryption “passcode.” If you do not purchase Bitcoins at luno.com (right now, 0.05 BTC=643 USD) and transfer the ransom to 1KDQcgujZKjMgZkYSbMJJpLeGSDqBwa1RM (a Bitcoin address set up by cyber crooks) within 3 days, your files are meant to be deleted. That is unlikely to happen, but we do not advise waiting to see what happens because you do not want this ransomware on your PC for much longer. The ransom note also provides you with an email address (ransom@deliveryman.com), using which you should be able to communicate with the developer of Cryp70n1c Ransomware. That is not recommended either because they could send you more malicious files, or they could trick you into paying the ransom, and that is not a good idea. If you pay the ransom, you will not get the decryption “passcode,” and you will have lost a good amount of money that you should rather invest in software that could keep your operating system and personal files protected against malware just like Cryp70n1c Ransomware in the future.
How to delete Cryp70n1c Ransomware
You should be able to remove Cryp70n1c Ransomware using the guide below because there are not many steps, and the steps themselves are very easy to follow. Of course, if you are having problems, it might be best to utilize anti-malware software. In fact, we recommend installing this software regardless of your level of expertise because it is irreplaceable when it comes to overall Windows protection as well. As we have established already, it is crucial to keep your system protected because if you fail at that, all kinds of malicious threats could attack your operating system, and we are sure you want to avoid this. Even if you choose to delete Cryp70n1c Ransomware using the guide below, please do not forget that your operating system is vulnerable and that you need to protect it as soon as possible.
Removal Instructions
- Replace the image of your Desktop background.
- Launch Explorer by tapping Win+E and then enter %HOMEDRIVE% into the bar at the top.
- Right-click and Delete the folder named user that stores the ransomware background image file (ransom.jpg) and the copy of the malicious ransomware (local.exe).
- Right-click and Delete the ransom note file READ_IT.txt found on the Desktop.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a full system scan using a trustworthy malware scanner.
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