BitPyLock Ransomware

Your day might be ruined if you see the message shown by BitPyLock Ransomware on your computer screen. The malicious application’s note announces that the malware not only encrypted all personal files but also wiped all backup data. What’s even worse, the message ought to say that there are decryption tools, which could restore encrypted files, but you would have to pay a rather huge sum to get them. Since there are no guarantees that you will get what is promised, we advise you not to risk your savings. Also, we recommend reading our full article before you decide what you should do if you end up receiving this malicious application. If you have more questions about iBitPyLock Ransomware, you can leave us a comment below.

BitPyLock Ransomware could be spread through spam emails and doubtful file-sharing websites. Some users think that they can recognize malicious files when they see them, but, in reality, it might be much more difficult to spot such data. Files carrying ransomware and other threats might look like text documents, setup files of legit programs, updates, so that they would not look suspicious.

Thus, instead of looking at a file’s type, you should pay attention to its source. Perhaps it was sent by someone you do not know or it was offered on an unreliable website or pop-up? In such a case, you cannot be certain that a file is safe to interact with, which is why you should scan it with a reliable security tool even though the file may not look harmful. Moreover, you should always pay attention to texts that promote data on the Internet or messages that have attached files. If it feels like such messages offer a deal that sounds too good to be true or are written to scare you into opening or downloading suggested files, you should be suspicious. Hackers behind threats like BitPyLock Ransomware often try to scare or trick their victims into launching malware.

Our researchers say that the malicious application does not need to create any files to settle in. It means that BitPyLock Ransomware might start encrypting files the moment its launcher starts running. Luckily, the threat does not encrypt program data or files belonging to the operating system. Otherwise, the infected machine could become unbootable. However, the malware encrypts personal files like pictures, videos, various types of documents, and so on. Each encrypted file should receive a second extension called .bitpy, for example, roses.jpg.bitpy. Next, BitPyLock Ransomware should create a ransom note called # HELP_TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES #.html. The note ought to say that all files were encrypted with a military grade encryption algorithm and cannot be restored without special tools. To pay for such tools, hackers give their victims 72 hours. The asked sum is 0.8 BTC, which currently is around $6700.

Furthermore, cybercriminals may also offer to decrypt a single file free of charge to show that they have the needed tools. Even if hackers prove to you that they have the necessary decryption tools, there are no guarantees that they will send them to you. Thus, there is a risk that by paying the ransom you could lose your money in vain and end up with nothing. If you decide that it is too risky, you could ignore the ransom note and delete BitPyLock Ransomware. Truth to be told, the malicious application might erase itself after encryption, but it would not hurt to check if it is gone for sure. If you want to get rid of it manually, you could check the instructions located below as they show how to remove BitPyLock Ransomware. If you prefer using automatic features, you could get a reliable antimalware tool instead and scan your computer with it.

After you eliminate BitPyLock Ransomware, you should check your backup files. The note may say that it wiped them, but it may not be true. Especially, if your cloud storage or removable media devices that store your backup data were not connected to the machine when it got infected.

Remove BitPyLock Ransomware

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and click on Processes.
3. Check if there is a process belonging to the malware.
4. If you find it, select it, and click End Task.
5. Close Task Manager.
6. Press Win+E.
7. Check these directories:
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %TEMP%
8. Search for the malware’s installer (it could be any recently downloaded file), right-click it and press Delete.
9. Right-click files called # HELP_TO_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES #.html and select Delete.
10. Exit File Explorer.
11. Empty Recycle Bin.
12. Restart the computer.