How to remove Cryp1 ransomware virus

Cryp1 virus origins, developement and working principles

Cryp1 virus (latest variant known as UltraCrypter) is an encryption parasite ^[1] which branches from the infamous CryptXXX ransomware family. In fact, UtraCrypter is considered to be the third version of this virus, so, you should not be surprised to find it labeled as CryptXXX 3.0 in other Internet sources.

The initial name of the virus stems from the .Cryp1 extensions that the encrypted files obtain after being processed by the ransomware. Files featuring this extension will no longer be accessible and changing the file extensions back to the regular ones will not help to decrypt them.

Like most ransomware, this money extortion-focused virus benefits from the users by locking the important data on the computer and demanding ransom in exchange for the files. Nevertheless, victims of this parasite have an option: they can now decrypt their files for free using Kaspersky’s Rannoh Decryptor. Make sure you perform a complete Cryp1 removal using FortectIntego or similar security software first!

The criminals state their demands and data recovery options in ransom note called !(Hex code ID).html, while an image file !(Hex code ID).bmp with the same message replaces the infected computer’s desktop picture. The ransom note goes like this:

All your files are encrypted.

ID: [Your personal ID is given here]

http://eqyo4fbr5okzaysm.onion(.)to

http://eqyo4fbr5okzaysm.onion(.)cab

http://eqyo4fbr5okzaysm.onion(.)city

Download and install tor-browser https://torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en

TorLink: http://eqyo4fbr5okzaysm(.)onion

Write down the information to notebook (exercise book) and reboot the computer.

 It is not the full ransom note though. It only serves as a key of entering your personalized decryption service page online. On the site, victims are asked to submit their Identification Code which then opens the complete data recovery guide.

Your files are encrypted

If you do not pay for decrypting until [Date], the decryption cost will increase 2 and will be 1008 USD

96 hours remaining

We present you a special software – UltraDeCrypter that will allow you to decrypt your files.

How to buy UltraDeCrypter?

You can pay using Bitcoin, getting them by the way most convenient for you.
You need to create a Bitcoin-wallet (e-wallet or other method).
Buy Bitcoin on one of the trading platforms.
Send 1.2 BTC to Bitcoin address.
Enter the ID of your Bitcoin-transaction.
Please check payment information you mentioned and click on “PAY” (Attention! Do not provide incorrect information! Otherwise, the payment amount will be increased by several times, or your account will be blocked!)

It may seem like a good idea to download UltraDeCrypter tool and fix all your problems, but you should bare in mind that this tool is offered to you by the cyber criminals, so it is highly unlikely that it will be of any use. There is a greater chance that it will only make matters worse by exposing your computer to some additional risks.

This program differs from other, more sophisticated ransomware viruses because it takes a lot of time and computer resources for this virus to encrypt the data. In a way, this feature works on behalf of the user because after noticing unusual system slowdowns and errors there is still time to terminate the virus. If you notice some suspicious and unusual activity on your computer, you should disconnect it from the network and run a scan of your system with some reliable virus scanner. If you are quick and observant enough, you might be able to stop and remove Cryp1 before it encrypts all the data on the computer.

Ransomware attack prevention possibilities

Ransomware programs are very malicious but rather easy to create, so there is little hope that these programs can ever be stopped, unless, of course, the cyber criminals find other, more profitable ways to extort money from the users. However, by not paying the ransom and deleting Cryp1 from your computer, you can help diminish the hackers’ motivation to create similar programs in the future.

The best way to prevent Cryp1 from infecting your computer is:

• Equipping your device with a combination of several powerful virus-fighting utilities, such as firewall and antivirus system
• Carefully browsing online and avoiding random downloads, such as software updates ^[2]
• Refraining from opening unfamiliar emails ^[3]
• Keeping away from flashy ads or lottery winning notifications.

Cryp1 removal and data recovery solutions

The Cryp1 virus cannot be restored without a special key. Luckily, such key already exists and you will find its download link in the data recovery guidelines below. But before you attempt recovering your data, you have to make sure that you fully remove Cryp1 from the infected device. Security tools can serve this purpose well. When you are done with Cryp1 removal, you may proceed to the data recovery instructions below.