If you are looking for ransomware decrypt tools to unlock files locked by ransomware on your Windows computer, then this list is what you are looking for. Ransomware threats are on the rise, and every other day we get to read about it – whether it is Petya or Locky. This class of malware seems to be he favorite now as it is very profitable – lock down users files and data and the demand money to unlock them.
While there are some basic steps one can take to prevent ransomware, it can still happen that you end up being a victim of some ransomware.
Well what does one do if that happens?
Ransomware Decryptor Tools
First of, identify the Ransomware which has infected your computer. For this you may use a free online service called ID Ransomware
If you are able to identify the ransomware, check if a ransomware decrypt tool is available for your type of rasomware. Currently the following decryptor tools are available:
1] Emsisoft has just released its Decrypter for AutoLocky. AutoLocky is a new ransomware that tries to imitate the sophisticated Locky ransomware, but is nowhere near as complex, which makes decryption feasible. Victims of AutoLocky will find their files encrypted and renamed to *.locky. It is available here.
2] Decrypter for HydraCrypt and UmbreCrypt Ransomware
3] CryptoLocker Decryption Tool
4] Petya ransomware decrypt tool & password generator
5] Operation Global III Ransomware Decryption Tool
6] Emsisoft has released several decryptor tools for ransomware. This list currently includes:
- Decrypter for Nemucod
- Decrypter for DMALocker2
- Decrypter for HydraCrypt
- Decrypter for DMALocker
- Decrypter for CrypBoss
- Decrypter for Gomasom
- Decrypter for LeChiffre
- Decrypter for KeyBTC
- Decrypter for Radamant
- Decrypter for CryptInfinite
- Decrypter for PClock
- Decrypter for CryptoDefense
- Decrypter for Harasom.
You can get them all for free at their official website along with detailed usage guides.
7] Cisco also offers a free Decryption Tool for TeslaCrypt Ransomware Victims. This TeslaCrypt Decryption Tool is an open source command line utility for decrypting TeslaCrypt ransomware encrypted files so users’ files can be returned to their original state. Read more on it here.
8] Unclock files locked by Decrypt Protect ransomware using this tool from Emsisoft.
9] Kaspersky Ransomware Decryptor will automatically decrypt all files for CoinVault and Bitcryptor victims. Get it here.
10] Jigsaw Decryptor tool will help you from the ransomware that simply deletes your files, if you dont pay up. You can download the tool here. BleepingComputer also has several malware and ransomware removal guides for TorrentLocker, Alpha Crypt, etc, that can help you manually remove the infections.
11] Generally speaking, Anvi Rescue Disk can come to your rescue as it can help you Uninstall & remove Ransomware.
Stay safe!
If you have any more free ransomware decryptor tools to add, please do so in the comments section, linking to their official home or download page.