What is KeyBTC Ransomware?

KeyBTC is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom to decrypt them. This ransomware is a variant of the CryptXXX ransomware, which was first seen in May 2016.

How does KeyBTC get on my computer?

Attackers typically spread it through malicious email attachments or fake downloads. Once it’s on your computer, it will scan your hard drive for certain file types to encrypt. KeyBTC ransomware will then append the “.keybtc” extension to the encrypted files. For example, “sample.jpg” would be renamed to “sample.jpg.keybtc”.

What encryption algorithm does KeyBTC use?

KeyBTC ransomware uses the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm to encrypt your files. This is a strong encryption algorithm that makes it very difficult to decrypt your files without the unique decryption key.

What types of files does KeyBTC encrypt?

KeyBTC ransomware will typically target important files, such as documents, images, and videos.It will also encrypt files on any connected drives or network shares.

Preventing future infections

To prevent ransomware, you should take some basic security precautions:- Use a reputable antivirus program with real-time protection.- Don’t open email attachments from people you don’t know.- Be careful when downloading files from the internet. Make sure you trust the source before downloading anything.- Enable popup blockers in your web browser. This will help to prevent malicious ads from appearing.- Keep your operating system and software up to date. This will help to patch any security vulnerabilities that malware could exploit.- Use caution when clicking on links in email messages. Make sure you trust the sender before clicking on any links.- Backup your important files regularly. This way, if you do get infected with ransomware, you can restore your files from backup.

How much is the ransom?

The ransom demand varies depending on how much data was encrypted and the type of files that were encrypted. KeyBTC typically demands 2 Bitcoin to decrypt your files. It also threatens to delete your decryption key if you don’t pay the ransom within 7 days.

Should I pay the ransom?

Paying the ransom does not guarantee that you will get your files back. There have been many reports of people who paid the ransom but didn’t receive a decryption key.Furthermore, by paying the ransom, you are supporting the criminal activity of ransomware developers.

How to remove KeyBTC?

If you’ve been infected with ransomware, you will need to use an anti-malware program to remove it. We recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program can detect and remove KeyBTC, as well as other types of malware.

What should I do?

The best thing to do is to restore your files from a backup. If you don’t have a backup, you can try using a free decryption tool. However, there is no guarantee that this tool will work.

Public decryption tool

Emsisoft KeyBTC Decryptor is a free decryption tool that can decrypt files encrypted by KeyBTC ransomware.

Contact a data recovery service

If you don’t have a backup and you can’t decrypt your files, you may be able to use a data recovery service.SalvageData is a data recovery service that offers free quotes and 24/7 customer support. We have a success rate of 96% and our prices start at $499.For more information, please visit our website or contact us at 1-888-872-3282.