Do you know what GetCrypt Ransomware is?
GetCrypt Ransomware is a threat that shows a warning saying: “Attention! Your computer has been attacked by virus-encoder!” It enciphers all files, except data associated with the computer’s operating system, which means the malicious application’s victims could lose a lot of various files. However, our computer security experts report that there might be a free decryption tool available on the Internet, so if you have no backup copies, it might be worth looking into it. We do not recommend doing as the hackers behind the malware say since there are no reassurances, they will honor the agreement, which is usually sending decryption tools when the user pays a ransom. For victims who do not want to risk losing their money too, we advise deleting GetCrypt Ransomware with the removal guide available below or a reputable antimalware tool that you like.
If your computer was never infected with a threat like GetCrypt Ransomware, you might not know where they come from. As we encounter such malicious applications on a regular basis, we can say that a lot of them find their way into targeted victims’ systems through Spam emails, unreliable installers, and unsecured RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. Thus, our advice to stay away from malware alike in the future is not to open any attachments, installers, or other files if you are not sure it is safe.
You may ask how one can know if it is safe to open a file downloaded from the Internet or received from someone. First of all, you should always check where data comes from, for example, torrent or other similar file-sharing websites, are considered to be untrustworthy. Same goes for messages or attachments received from unknown senders. To be closest to sure the file you are about to open is safe, you should scan it with a reputable antimalware tool. Provided the tool is up to date, it should be able to detect if there is anything malicious about your file.
GetCrypt Ransomware screenshot
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If GetCrypt Ransomware gets in, it should start encrypting private victim’s data. Apparently, each affected file ought to be marked with an extension from four characters. Then it should change user’s Desktop picture and display a ransom note called # DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt. The Desktop image and the ransom note ought to contain different messages. One of it explains how to contact the hackers who developed the malware, and the other is supposed to talk about how to pay a ransom. As we mentioned earlier, there might be a free decryption tool available on the Internet. Looking for it might be better than paying a ransom and hoping the cybercriminals behind GetCrypt Ransomware will keep up to their promises.
If you decide to erase the malicious application, there are a couple of ways to eliminate GetCrypt Ransomware. First of all, you could try to use the removal guide we prepared below this paragraph. This task could seem complicated for inexperienced users, which is why we also propose using a reputable antimalware tool. You would simply have to install a tool you like, set it to scan the computer and click its provided deletion button.
Erase GetCrypt Ransomware
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Pick Task Manager and search for the Processes tab.
- Locate a process belonging to the malware.
- Select the malicious process and tap End Task.
- Exit Task Manager.
- Click Windows Key+E.
- Navigate to the suggested paths:
%TEMP%
%USERPROFILE%Desktop
%USERPROFILE%Downloads - Look for a file launched when the system got infected, right-click the malicious file, and select Delete.
- Find files titled # DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt, right-click them, and choose Delete.
- Exit File Explorer.
- Empty Recycle bin.
- Restart the computer.
In non-techie terms:
GetCrypt Ransomware encrypts all files, except data belonging to the operating system silently. After this, it should display a warning claiming the user can get encryption tools, but for it to happen, he has to contact the malicious application’s developers and pay a ransom. As simple as it may sound, in reality, the deal is quite risky. Despite what cybercriminals may promise, there are no guarantees they will provide what was agreed upon. Unfortunately, they could start asking for more money after receiving the payment. Also, there is a chance you may never get the needed decryption tools or hear from them ever again. If you do not want to risk it happening to you, we advise eliminating the threat with the removal guide located above this paragraph or your chosen antimalware tool. After the system is malware-free again, it should be safe to replace encrypted files from backup copies or look for a decryption tool created by cybersecurity experts.