Cryptxxx Ransomware Removal Guide

Do you know what Cryptxxx Ransomware is?

Cryptxxx Ransomware is exactly why you need to reinforce your operating system with the strongest, most reliable security system. If this infection attacks your operating system, it encrypts your files, and there is no turning back. Sure, if your personal files are backed up, you can fix the damage by replacing the corrupted files with the ones stored, for example, on an external drive. However, if you have not taken care of your files prior to the infiltration of this ransomware, you are in deep trouble. This devious threat uses RSA encryption to encrypt your personal files, and it seems impossible to decrypt them unless you have the decryption key. Surely, the creator of this ransomware will keep this key hostage until you pay the ransom, and, even if you do, there are no guarantees that this will set your files free. Continue reading to learn how this threat works and how to delete Cryptxxx Ransomware.Cryptxxx Ransomware Removal GuideCryptxxx Ransomware screenshot
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We have analyzed Enigma Ransomware, CryptoHasYou Ransomware, Salam Ransomware, and many other ransomware infections. Although Cryptxxx Ransomware is similar to every single one of them, it is most similar to the infamous CryptoWall Ransomware because they were both created on the same engine. Due to this, these infections work in a similar manner, and even the notifications related to them are nearly identical. Here are a few excerpts from the notification that, in the case of Cryptxxx, locks the screen.

What happened to your files ?
All of your files were protected by a strong encryption with RSA4096 […]
!!! ALL YOUR FILES were encrypted with the public key, which has been transferred to your computer via the Internet. !!! Decrypting of your files is only possible with the help of the private key and decrypt program , which is on our Secret Server
What do I do ?
So ,there are two ways you can choose: wait for a miracle and get your price doubled, or start obtaining BITCOIN NOW! , and restore your data easy way

This intimidating notification includes the so-called “personal id” number that you are required to reveal when paying the ransom. This way, cyber criminals can identify who’s paying the ransom, and possibly provide the victim with a working decryption tool. We use the word “possibly” because we are not sure if this deal will work in all cases, and there is a risk that your files will remain encrypted after you fulfill every single demand. Well, how do you know if you even need to decrypt your files? If you find that your screen is locked, it is a good indication that a ransomware has slithered in. Note that the screen-size notification providing you with the information and the instructions should disappear after you restart your PC. Additionally, you will find the same text in .txt files that, most likely, will be created in the locations where the encrypted files are. Of course, the best indication that Cryptxxx Ransomware has encrypted your files is the files themselves. Once encrypted, they will gain an additional extension, .crypt, which will make it very easy to spot them. An example of a file encrypted by this ransomware is photo.jpg.crypt.

The newest version of the malicious Cryptxxx Ransomware spreads itself with the help of Angler Exploit Kits, or it could be downloaded by Trojans. This new version is also different from the last versions in a sense that it no longer contains a loophole that would allow users to decrypt the files themselves. Another difference is that this program is launched using .dll files. These files are launched with the help of a rundll32.exe file (renamed to svchost.exe), and they are stored in a folder with a random name (CLSID-type name) in the %Temp% directory. Of course, you need to erase the malicious .dll file, as well as other components of this infection, and you can do that following the instructions below. You can also erase this threat using anti-malware software, which, of course, is the better option, considering that your operating system might be flooded with all kinds of malware that deserve removal.

Delete Cryptxxx Ransomware from Windows

  1. Simultaneously tap Win+E to access Windows Explorer.
  2. Type %TEMP% into the address bar at the top and tap Enter.
  3. Open the [Random CLSID] folder and Delete the [Random name].dll file.
  4. Type %ALLUSERSPROFILE% into the address bar and tap Enter.
  5. Delete these files: [personal ID].bmp, [personal ID].html
  6. Type %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\ into the address bar and tap Enter.
  7. Delete these files: [personal ID].bmp, [personal ID].html, [personal ID].txt

N.B. [personal ID] refers to your ID that is provided to you via the ransom notification.

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If your personal files were corrupted by Cryptxxx Ransomware, there is not much you can do. The only options you have are to sacrifice your files or to pay the ransom. If you are smart, you will have your photos, documents, and other personal files backed up, in which case, you will remove the ransomware without any consequences. If your files are not backed up, you will ether lose them, or you will pay a huge ransom to get them back. Unfortunately, cyber criminals might fool you, and your money could be taken without providing you with the promised file decryption services. Needless to say, this is a sticky situation, and we hope that you will find the best way out of it. Whatever the case, do not forget to remove Cryptxxx Ransomware as well as all other malicious threats active on your PC.