ChineseRarypt Ransomware

ChineseRarypt Ransomware is a file-encrypting threat created by cybercriminals from China. It uses a robust encryption algorithm to encrypt files on an infected device. The point of doing this is money extortion as, later on, the malicious application ought to display a ransom note. Like most of such messages, it asks to contact the malware’s developers via email and wait for further instructions. Victims should keep it in mind that these people cannot be trusted, as there are no guarantees they will hold on to their promises. If you do not think it would be a good idea to put up with their demands either, we advise deleting ChineseRarypt Ransomware with the instructions available below or a reliable antimalware tool of your preferences. Also, to learn more about this threat, you could read our full article.

One of the most important things to know about threats like ChineseRarypt Ransomware is how it is possible to encounter them. From what we have learned over the years of researching such malicious applications is that most of them are distributed with Spam emails or via malicious file-sharing websites or by exploiting targeted systems’ vulnerabilities. Therefore, there are a few things each one of us should do to avoid ransomware. First of all, we recommend scanning all files received from unreliable sources or data raising suspicion with an antimalware tool of your choice. Always remember that hackers can easily disguise malicious files. They may even look like receipts, images or other harmless files, so you can never let your guard down.

Another thing we recommend doing if you want to keep away from malicious applications like ChineseRarypt Ransomware is to keep your operating system and other software installed on your device up to date. Outdated tools can have various vulnerabilities that could be exploited by threats to get into your system. Thus, it is best to get the newest updates/patches as soon as they are available. What’s more, weak or breached passwords is also a weakness that you should get rid of as fast as possible. Also, if you do not have a reliable antimalware tool to guard your system from malicious applications, we recommend considering it. Such a tool can warn you about various threats, and it can be of use whenever you come across suspicious data that might need checking.

It would seem ChineseRarypt Ransomware starts encrypting files belonging to the infected computer’s owner right after entering a system. Our researchers say the malicious application might place all data in an archive and encrypt it instead of enciphering files one by one. In such a case, the malicious application may even erase folders that contained archived data. We believe the malware’s targeted files should be personal data, such as photos, pictures, documents, etc. meaning files belonging to the operating system or other programs installed on an infected device ought to remain unaffected. Afterward, ChineseRarypt Ransomware should display a ransom note called HOW_TO_BACK_YOUR_FILES.txt.

The message in the earlier mentioned ransom note (HOW_TO_BACK_YOUR_FILES.txt) should explain what has happened to files and what users should do to get them back. To be more precise, ChineseRarypt Ransomware’s developers should ask for money in exchange for decryption tools. The note does not say how much such tools could cost, but it is likely the price would be told to those who email the malware’s creators. Moreover, the note may even offer to decrypt a few files for free. Usually, hackers decrypt useless data so that their victims would still have reason to purchase decryption tools. However, you should know that nothing that the hackers may offer or do can prove they will deliver the promised decryption tools. In other words, it is possible you could get scammed.

Provided you do not want to contact hackers or pay a ransom; we advise deleting ChineseRarypt Ransomware. It can be eliminated manually if you think you are up for the task. In such a case, we recommend checking our removal instructions available at the end of this article. On the other hand, if the process seems too complicated, you should not hesitate to employ a reliable antimalware tool that could eliminate this malicious application for you.

Eliminate ChineseRarypt Ransomware

1. Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and select Processes.
3. Find a process belonging to the threat.
4. Mark it and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Click Win+E.
7. Find these paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
8. Find the malicious application’s launcher (suspicious recently downloaded file).
9. Right-click the installer and press Delete.
10. Then right-click files called HOW_TO_BACK_YOUR_FILES.txt and select Delete to erase them.
11. Exit File Explorer.
12. Empty your Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.