The Crypton Ransomware uses the AES algorithm (AES stands for advanced encryption standard), to encrypt your personal files. If it is successfully encrypted the files, she demands a ransom from you; at least at this point, it is not possible to pay the ransom, because the amount is not called. This means that your files may be left always encrypted. Frankly, even if you knew how much money you would have to pay to decrypt your files, you have no guarantee that they would be decrypted actually, once you have made the payment. Unfortunately, the cybercriminals have full control, and it may be impossible for you to get off your personal files. You should read on to find out more about your options, and about how you can delete the Crypton Ransomware.
Have you run the Crypton Ransomware itself? Most likely that is the case, because this threat especially about spam emails is spread, where the launcher file as a document, photo, or any other type of harmless-looking file is disguised. You could run the Ransomware, without even knowing it, by opening this file, starting immediately after the encryption of your files. According to our researchers, these Ransomware encrypts among other things the following files:. cd; CDR; .dat;. db; .dbf; .dbx; .doc, .docx; .htm; .html; .jpg; .mdb; .mht; .pdf, .ppt, .pptx; .psd;. pst;. rare; .png; .rtf; .tbb; .tbn; .tiff, .txt; .vsd; .xls, .xlsx; .xml and. zip. Have you already reviewed your personal files, to see how many of them were encrypted? You need to open only the folder that contains the personal files and check where the “.crypt” extension has been attached. These are the files that have been corrupted by the Ransomware, and unfortunately you will not restore it, removing the Crypton Ransomware from your computer.
Currently, the C & C server of the Crypton Ransomware does not react, but the threat is able to communicate with the uniclever.net-Domain (the IP address is 109.201.142.56: 80). She can show every time, when you restart your computer, same terrifying message you, because this threat has created an execution point entry called “crypton”. If you do not remove this registry value, this intimidating ransom is displayed again. As I already said, this release is pretty useless, because she calls not the amount the victim to pay. It is noteworthy that you can get displayed the ransom in Russian or English, which makes it clear that the creator of Crypton Ransomware far has thrown out its network. The problem is that users have no option to pay the ransom, which unfortunately may be the only way to restore the files.
Even if the payment of the ransom would be possible, we would discourage from to pay for it. The reason for this is that you have to do it with cybercriminals who are not known to keep your promise. At worst, you pay the money, but the files remain encrypted. Unfortunately, the creator of Crypton Ransomware offers no more option for recovery of files. Hopefully, your most valuable files are secured, so you must restore them. If you are in a totally hopeless situation, you should look after third party decoding software that could possibly help you. Our research team could find no decryption tool that has worked, but maybe one was created recently. If you lose your files to the Crypton Ransomware at the end, make sure to set up a backup system to protect your files in the future.
Are you ready to remove the Crypton Ransomware from your operating system? Which removal method do you prefer? You can follow the instructions below to manually get rid of this menace, but you should only begin if you know where is located the harmful Launcher. We recommend you to use anti-malware software for two reasons. First, You can automatically delete the Ransomware and other infections that are active. Second, You can maintain the protection of your operating system in the future, which is very important if you want to prevent that other types of malware and Ransomware again sneak into.
Remove the Crypton Ransomware
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Crypton Ransomware.
Anti-Virus Software | Version | Detection |
---|---|---|
K7 AntiVirus | 9.179.12403 | Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
McAfee | 5.600.0.1067 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
VIPRE Antivirus | 22702 | Wajam (fs) |
ESET-NOD32 | 8894 | Win32/Wajam.A |
VIPRE Antivirus | 22224 | MalSign.Generic |
Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Virus.RiskTool.825 |
Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.Wajam.A |
Malwarebytes | v2013.10.29.10 | PUP.Optional.MalSign.Generic |
Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Bprotector.Wlfh |
NANO AntiVirus | 0.26.0.55366 | Trojan.Win32.Searcher.bpjlwd |
Dr.Web | Adware.Searcher.2467 | |
Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Trojan.Win32.Agent.peo |
McAfee-GW-Edition | 2013 | Win32.Application.OptimizerPro.E |
Kingsoft AntiVirus | 2013.4.9.267 | Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Crypton Ransomware Behavior
- Shows Fake Security Alerts, Pop-ups and Ads.
- Crypton Ransomware Connects to the internet without your permission
- Crypton Ransomware Deactivates Installed Security Software.
- Distributes itself through pay-per-install or is bundled with third-party software.
- Installs itself without permissions
Crypton Ransomware effected Windows OS versions
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
Crypton Ransomware Geography
Eliminate Crypton Ransomware from Windows
Delete Crypton Ransomware from Windows XP:
- Click on Start to open the menu.
- Select Control Panel and go to Add or Remove Programs.
- Choose and remove the unwanted program.
Remove Crypton Ransomware from your Windows 7 and Vista:
- Open Start menu and select Control Panel.
- Move to Uninstall a program
- Right-click on the unwanted app and pick Uninstall.
Erase Crypton Ransomware from Windows 8 and 8.1:
- Right-click on the lower-left corner and select Control Panel.
- Choose Uninstall a program and right-click on the unwanted app.
- Click Uninstall .
Delete Crypton Ransomware from Your Browsers
Crypton Ransomware Removal from Internet Explorer
- Click on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
- Check Delete personal settings and click Reset again.
- Click Close and select OK.
- Go back to the Gear icon, pick Manage add-ons → Toolbars and Extensions, and delete unwanted extensions.
- Go to Search Providers and choose a new default search engine
Erase Crypton Ransomware from Mozilla Firefox
- Enter „about:addons“ into the URL field.
- Go to Extensions and delete suspicious browser extensions
- Click on the menu, click the question mark and open Firefox Help. Click on the Refresh Firefox button and select Refresh Firefox to confirm.
Terminate Crypton Ransomware from Chrome
- Type in „chrome://extensions“ into the URL field and tap Enter.
- Terminate unreliable browser extensions
- Restart Google Chrome.
- Open Chrome menu, click Settings → Show advanced settings, select Reset browser settings, and click Reset (optional).