Crypt888 Ransomware

Crypt888 Ransomware is a threat that is also known by the name “Mircop Ransomware.” This infection was first discovered in 2016, and it appears that it might be stepping into 2018 as well. Just like most other threats of this kind, the ransomware is spread using misguiding spam emails where the launcher can be disguised as a hotel reservation/flight confirmation/postal delivery document. Once the file is opened, the malicious ransomware is executed silently, and the encryption of personal files begins. When this threat first occurred, decrypting files was impossible; however, since then, a decryptor has become available, and all victims have the chance to recover their files without spending a penny. If the victim decided to pay a ransom, they would have to put down an incredible amount of money, and so we are hopeful that no one gets scammed. Whether you are interested in removing Crypt888 Ransomware or you just want to learn more about this infection, you should continue reading.

When Crypt888 Ransomware encrypts files, it uses the RSA encryption key to corrupt them. The good news is that the threat only encrypts files in Documents, Music, and Videos folders that are located in the %USERPROFILE% directory. Not all Windows users are storing their files in these folders. Of course, if you are, your personal files are at risk. Once the encryption is complete, the infection adds the word “Lock.” at the beginning (e.g., “example.doc” turns into “Lock.example.doc”). Once the files are encrypted, the malicious Crypt888 Ransomware makes sure that the victim is introduced to the demands. According to our research, the infection changes the Desktop wallpaper to let the victims know what is expected of them. The strange thing is that the ransom makes no sense by accusing you of stealing 48.48 Bitcoin. That, roughly, is around 848,500 USD. The ransom note pushes you to pay this money back by transferring it to 3BGrRU4mhAkCFx1s3Z4yQLCbNg29wtBFj8. At the time of research, only 2 transactions had been recorded, and they came up to 0.5 Bitcoin, which indicates that maybe the same Bitcoin address was being used in other ways. All in all, paying the ransom is unnecessary, and so you can remove the ransom note.

The malicious Crypt888 Ransomware is capable of one more thing, and that is stealing personal data. When analyzing this threat, it became clear that it can access Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Filezilla, and Skype programs to steal information associated with them. Would that be used to hijack user’s accounts and spread malware further is unknown, but, without a doubt, you want to keep personal information to yourself. Therefore, once you delete Crypt888 Ransomware and decrypt your files, it is strongly advised that you change passwords to sensitive accounts. You must also not forget to take care of your operating system. If one malicious threat manages to find its way in, there is no doubt that others could slither in as well. In fact, other malicious infections might have invaded your operating system already! While a file-encrypting ransomware is, without a doubt, one of the most malicious threats out there, other kinds of issues could flood you due to the existence of other threats. If you do not want to put your virtual security at risk or have to deal with the removal of other threats, do not forget to install reliable security software.

The launcher of the malicious Crypt888 Ransomware is the main component you need to delete. As we discussed earlier, you might have downloaded it yourself by opening a spam email attachment. In this case, go ahead and delete the file that you downloaded. Next – and this is very important – install a malware scanner to inspect your operating system. You can merge these two tasks by downloading an anti-malware tool that will simultaneously inspect your operating system and remove Crypt888 Ransomware along with other existing threats. Moreover, it will help you protect your operating system as well. Once all of that is taken care of, you can decrypt the files that were corrupted by the threat. It appears that AVG offers a legitimate file decryptor, and, hopefully, it will assist you. But remember that decryptors are not always available, and the best way to protect your personal files is by backing them up.

Crypt888 Ransomware Removal

1. Find the {unique name}.exe file that is the launcher of the ransomware.
2. Right-click and Delete the launcher file.
3. Replace the undesirable background image.
4. Empty Recycle Bin to complete the removal of the ransomware.
5. Install and run a legitimate malware scanner to look for leftovers.