FireCrypt Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom to decrypt them.

History

FireCrypt Ransomware was first discovered in June 2017 by malware researcher Jakub Kroustek. It is a variant of Crysis Ransomware, which was first seen in February 2014.

How does FireCrypt Ransomware work?

When FireCrypt Ransomware infects your computer, it will scan your hard drive for specific types of files. Once it has found these files, it will encrypt them using AES-256 encryption.Once the files have been encrypted, FireCrypt Ransomware will display a ransom note demanding you pay a ransom to decrypt your files. The ransom note will also instruct you on how to contact the cyber criminals and make the payment.FireCrypt Ransomware is a severe threat to your computer and should not be taken lightly. If they infected you with FireCrypt Ransomware, we recommend that you do not try to remove it yourself. Instead, you should seek professional help from a computer technician or an anti-malware program.

What types of files does FireCrypt Ransomware encrypt?

FireCrypt Ransomware will primarily target the following types of files:-Audio files (MP3, WAV, etc.)-Video files (MP4, AVI, etc.)-Document files (DOC, PDF, TXT, etc.)-Image files (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.)

Protection

There are several things you can do to protect yourself from FireCrypt Ransomware and other types of malware:

• Use a reputable antivirus program and keep it up to date.
• Be careful what you click on. Don’t open email attachments from people you don’t know, and be cautious about downloading files from the internet.
• Keep your operating system and other software up to date. Cybercriminals often take advantage of security vulnerabilities in out-of-date software to infect computers.
• Back up your important files. This way, if you get infected with FireCrypt Ransomware or any other type of malware, you will be able to restore your files from backup.

How much is the ransom?

The ransom demanded by FireCrypt Ransomware varies depending on the version of the malware and the number of files encrypted. However, the typical ransom demanded is between 0.5 Bitcoin and 2 Bitcoin.

Should you pay the ransom?

We recommend that you do not pay the ransom as there is no guarantee that you will get your files back. There have been many reports of people who have paid the ransom but did not receive their decryption key.Instead of paying the ransom, we recommend that you try to restore your files from a backup. If you do not have a backup, then you can try using file recovery software to recover your files.We built SalvageData data recovery software to help you.

Is there a public decryption tool?

At this time, there is no public decryption tool for FireCrypt Ransomware.

Contact a data recovery service

SalvageData can help you recover your data. We offer a free evaluation to all our customers, so you can see if we can successfully recover your files before you have to pay anything.If you would like to speak to one of our data recovery experts, please call +1 (800) 972-3282 or you can email us at support@salvagedata.com. We are ready to help you 24/7/365.