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What is BuyUnlockCode Ransomware?
BuyUnlockCode is a type of ransomware that encrypts your files and then demands a ransom to decrypt them. This ransomware is particularly dangerous because it uses a strong encryption algorithm that makes it very difficult to recover your files without paying the ransom.
How does BuyUnlockCode Ransomware work?
BuyUnlockCode ransomware encrypts your files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. Once your files are encrypted, BuyUnlockCode will display a ransom note demanding that you pay a certain amount of money to decrypt your files.
What types of files does BuyUnlockCode Ransomware encrypt?
BuyUnlockCode ransomware encrypts a wide variety of files, including documents, images, videos, and more.
How much does BuyUnlockCode ransom cost?
The price of the BuyUnlockCode ransom varies depending on how quickly you contact the attackers and pay the ransom. BuyUnlockCode ransomware usually costs between $100 and $500 to decrypt your files. It also depends on how much BuyUnlockCode ransomware has encrypted.
History:
BuyUnlockCode ransomware was first discovered in August 2016. At that time, BuyUnlockCode only targeted Russian-speaking users. However, in January 2017, BuyUnlockCode started targeting English-speaking users as well.
The biggest BuyUnlockCode ransomware attack was in February 2017, when BuyUnlockCode encrypted the files of many users and demanded a ransom of $500.
How can I avoid BuyUnlockCode Ransomware?
There are several things you can do to avoid BuyUnlockCode ransomware:
-Keep your operating system and software up to date: BuyUnlockCode ransomware usually exploits vulnerabilities in old versions of software to infect your computer. By keeping your software up to date, you can close these vulnerabilities and make it more difficult for BuyUnlockCode ransomware to infect your computer.
-Use a reputable antivirus program: A good antivirus program can detect and remove BuyUnlockCode ransomware before it encrypts your files. We recommend that you use a reputable antivirus program such as Norton or McAfee.
-Do not open attachments or links from unknown sources: they often spread BuyUnlockCode ransomware via email attachments or links. If you receive an attachment or link from an unknown source, do not open it.
How can I remove BuyUnlockCode Ransomware?
We recommend that you use a reputable anti-malware program to remove BuyUnlockCode ransomware from your computer.
How can I recover my files?
If it has infected you with BuyUnlockCode ransomware, we recommend that you do not pay the ransom and instead try to use one of the methods below to recover your files.
There are a few different methods that you can try to recover your files:
1) Use a backup: If you have a recent backup of your files, you can restore them from the backup.
2) Use a file recovery program: There are a few different programs that can be effective in recovering encrypted files. We recommend you try a few different programs to see which one is the most effective for your particular case.
3) Use a decryption tool: If you have a BuyUnlockCode decryption tool, you can use it to decrypt your files. However, these tools are not always effective and are usually only available for a limited time after the ransomware attack.
4) Contact BuyUnlockCode support: You can try to contact BuyUnlockCode support and ask them to decrypt your files. However, we do not recommend this method as it is often ineffective and BuyUnlockCode has been known to scam people out of money.
Is there a public BuyUnlockCode decryption tool?
At this time, there is no public BuyUnlockCode decryption tool.
Contact a data recovery specialist:
If you are unable to recover your files using the methods above, we recommend that you contact a data recovery specialist.
Since 2003, SalvageData has been recovering data for businesses, individuals, and government entities with over a 96.7% success rate. We can recover your files within 24-48 hours. Do not lose hope, contact us today for a free consultation.