Cryp1 Virus File Removal

How to Remove Cryp1 Ransomware?

Have your files all of a sudden become inaccessible? You can no longer open anything you’ve stored on your PC, you can no longer use your own data and you’re practically denied access of your entire personal information. Nasty, isn’t it? That is just one of the many devastating consequences a ransomware-type virus may result in. As you could imagine, ransomware is among the worst types of infections you could have possibly installed. The virus has to be tackled immediately which is why we’ve provided a detailed manual removal guide down below. Now, first things first, how does this pest work? It encrypts all your personal files thus completely locking you out of your own data. And there’s more. Once the parasite has successfully modified your private information, it asks for a ransom. That is what the name “ransomware” stands for and that is precisely what makes these programs so immensely virulent. If you give into panic or anxiety for even just a minute, you might fall victim to an incredibly dangerous financial fraud. Ransomware infections only serve one purpose – to trick gullible people into  giving their money away. Frankly speaking, you should know better than to follow hackers’ instructions. However, not many PC users could remain calm and logical when faced up to such aggressive, unauthorized file modifications. In order not to be blackmailed, do not succumb to your confusion. Delete this parasite instead. The particular infection you’re dealing with right now doesn’t differ from the main ransomware pattern. It drops a malicious executable which, when launched, begins to wreak havoc. All your files get copied. This program then deletes the originals and yes, as you probably figured out already, the copies are encrypted. That means all your pictures, music, videos, Microsoft Office documents, etc. are now unreadable. You’ll notice a bizarre-looking .Cryp1 extension at the end of each one of your files. Yes, this is a sign of a brand new file format. Unfortunately, your computer is unable to recognize it so you’re unable to access your information. It goes without saying there might be some extremely important data on your machine that gets locked as well. While encrypting your information, the virus also creates .txt and .html files. They actually include payment instructions because you need a decryption key in order to restore your infected data. Of course, such a precious key would never come for free. Crooks have the impudence to ask for 1.2 Bitcoin (popular online currency) which equals about 630 USD. Being a notoriously dangerous infection, this program uses the highly complicated 2048-bit key to encrypt your files. The only way to restore them is by obtaining the decryption key hackers promise. However, the very last thing you do should be paying the ransom.

How did I get infected with?

Have you recently opened a suspicious email? This is the most commonly used infiltration technique hackers apply in order to spread ransomware online. And it’s surprisingly efficient. To prevent virus installation, always stay away from random email-attachments, spam messages from unknown/known senders and third-party web links. If you stumble across an email you don’t trust, simply delete it without opening. Also, keep in mind that this virus might have landed on board with the help of a sneaky Trojan horse. That means you have to constantly watch out for potential threats while surfing the Web. Take your time when installing software unless you’re willing to download additional (malicious) programs alongside the safe ones. Don’t hesitate to deselect any piece of software you don’t want installed on your PC system. Last but not least, make sure you avoid untrustworthy websites and questionable executables. Your cyber security should be your number 1 priority online so don’t neglect it.

Why is Cryp1 dangerous?

The .Cryp1 file extension makes your data unreadable and practically useless. And, as if locking your own data wasn’t enough, hackers ask for a ransom. You’re supposed to receive a unique combination of symbols (a decryption key) in exchange for your money. This way, on theory, you should be allowed to restore access to your infected personal information. It goes without saying that making a deal with cyber criminals is indeed a very bad idea. Crooks don’t have a single reason whatsoever to follow the rules so the only result to achieve will be giving your money away. To protect yourself from being blackmailed, don’t contact hackers. Don’t follow their instructions and, most importantly, don’t pay the ransom. If you do, you’re not only becoming a sponsor of hackers but you’re also jeopardizing your private information and bank account as well. Therefore, you must not waste time. Follow our comprehensive removal guide and make sure you delete this deceptive and vicious infection for good.

Cryp1 Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover Cryp1 Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

WARNING! Stopping the wrong file or deleting the wrong registry key may damage your system irreversibly.
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• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with Cryp1 encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate Cryp1 encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.