Crypto888 Virus Ransomware Removal (File Recovery)

This page aims to help you remove Crypto888 Ransomware. These Crypto888 removal instructions work for all versions of Windows, including Windows 10.

Crypto888 locking people’s files and demanding ransom to return them!

Lately, viruses like Crypto888 have started to rapidly gain popularity among both hackers and cyber-criminals that seek to make some quick money with no danger of getting caught. There’s a whole class of programs similar to Crypto888 that are known as Ransomware. Ransomware viruses are, in fact, nothing new. However, it was not until fairly recently that they have started to become so big of a threat. No one is safe from Ransomware. Still, hackers who use this kind of malicious software aim for the networks of big companies or institutions. For instance, one very common target for this kind of virus are hospital networks. This, however, does not mean that you are safe from Crypto888. The chances are that, if you’re reading this article, you might have already had your files locked by the malicious software. If that’s the case, then you’re surely seeking a way to remove the nasty issue. Under this article, we have a possible guide for that.

• You should know that ransomware viruses are getting more advanced with every new version and Crypto888 is one of the latest of that kind. This means that even our guide might not be enough to resolve everything done by the virus. Still, it is worth the shot and won’t cost you anything. 

Essential info concerning Ransomware

Before moving onto the actual guide, we advise you to acquaint yourself with some more essential information concerning this malicious type of viruses. Being well-informed can make a huge difference when it comes to dealing with Ransomware.

First and foremost, it is important that you know how this kind of malicious software works. Well, Ransomware is quite unique and different compared to more conventional viruses like Trojan Horses for example. Ransomware won’t directly attack your PC’s system and it won’t, in a sense, damage your files. Here’s what actually happens when such a virus invades your machine. The first thing Crypto888 would attempt to do, once it has infected your computer is copy all your files into encrypted copies. An encrypted file is inaccessible for everyone that does not have the encryption code. After each of your files gets copied into encrypted copies, the original gets deleted by the virus. After the whole process has finished, you’re left with a bunch of locked files that you cannot access (even though they are your own). This is where the reveal comes. After the Ransomware has done its job, it no longer needs to stay hidden in the shadows. In fact, the virus actually manifests itself by notifying you about its presence via a message that is displayed on your screen. This message usually tells you that your files have been encrypted by the nasty virus and that, if you want to ever have them back, you’ll need to pay a certain amount of money. In most cases, the money is paid in bitcoins – an untraceable cyber-currency. This makes it nearly impossible to track down the hacker, leaving the latter in full anonymity – one of the main reasons why Ransomware is so popular among virtual criminals.

Your options after the encryption

After having your files encrypted you are not left with a whole lot of options. You can, of course, pay the ransom, but this is not our advice. You see, even if you pay the ransom, you can never be sure whether you’d get the code for the encryption. After all, you’re dealing with a criminal that has no fear of being brought to justice. Therefore, instead of making the transfer, we suggest you try our ransomware removal guide. This might help you restore your files, eliminating the need to send money to a hacker. Besides, even though Ransomware developers seem to be one step ahead of the IT community, specialists are working day and night to find remedies for every newly released virus. Even if there’s no current way to fully restore your files, you shouldn’t lose hope.

Important advice

Finally, here are some important tips that can really help you keep your PC protected from this malicious type of viruses

• Have a back-up of all important files. IF you have one, even if your PC gets infected, you can simply re-install your windows, because your important files are going to be safe on a separate device that is unaffected by the virus.
• If you suspect a Ransomware infection, look for any unusual behavior of your PC, higher RAM and CPU usage combined with less than usual free storage space are some of the symptoms invoked by Crypto888 during the encryption process. If you notice any of that, shut down your machine and bring it to a specialist ASAP. Also, if you suspect that ransomware might be messing with your files, DO NOT attach any devices to your PC, since they might get infected as well!
• Have a good antivirus program and be careful when opening new e-mail letters. Two of the most common ways via which Crypto888 gets distributed is via spam e-mails and with the help of another virus such as a Trojan Horses. Therefore, make sure that you make a mental note of this important piece of advice.

Crypto888 Ransomwear Virus Removal

 Here is what you need to do in order to remove a Ransomware virus from you computer.

I – Reveal Hidden files and folders and utilize the task manager

1. Use the Folder Options in order to reveal the hidden files and folders on your PC. If you do not know how to do that, follow this link.
2. Open the Start Menu and in the search field type Task Manager.
   
3. Open the first result and in the Processes tab, carefully look through the list of Processes.
4. If you notice with the virus name or any other suspicious-looking or that seems to consume large amounts of memory, right-click on it and open its file location. Delete everything in there.
   

• Make sure that the hidden files and folders on your PC are visible, else you might not be able to see everything.

5. Go back to the Task Manager and end the shady process.

II – Boot to Safe Mode

• Boot your PC into Safe Mode. If you do not know how to do it, use this guide/linked/.

III – Identify the threat

1. Go to the ID Ransomware website. Here is a direct link.
2. Follow there in order to identify the specific virus you are dealing with.

IV – Decrypt your files

1. Once you have identified the virus that has encrypted your files, you must acquire the respective tool to unlock your data.
2. Open your browser and search for how to decrypt ransomware, look for the name of the one that has infected your system.
3. With any luck, you’d be able to find a decryptor tool for your ransomware. If that doesn’t happen try Step V as a last ditch effort to save your files.

V – Use Recuva to restore files deleted by the virus

1. Download the Recuva tool. This will help you restore your original files so that you won’t need to actually decrypt the locked ones.
2. Once you’ve downloaded the program, open it and select Next.
   
3. Now choose the type of files you are seeking to restore and continue to the next page.
4. When asked where your files were, before they got deleted, either use the option In a specific location and provide that location or choose the opt for the I am not sure alternative – this will make the program look everywhere on your PC.
   
5. Click on Next and for best results, enable the Deep Scan option (note that this might take some time).
   
6. Wait for the search to finish and then select which of the listed files you want to restore.

• Keep in mind it is possible that not all files might be fully recovered. You can check in what condition the files are from the State column in the list of deleted files.