Unknown XTBL Ransomware Data Recovery

What is & How does Unknown XTBL Ransomware work?

Unknown XTBL is a virus that encrypts your files and holds them for ransom.

It generally arrives on your computer through email attachments or downloads from malicious websites.

Once it’s on your machine, it will scan your hard drive for certain file types and encrypt them. The ransomware will then display a message asking you to pay a sum of money – usually in Bitcoin – to decrypt the files.

Ransom amount

Unknown XTBL Ransomware will ask for a different amount of money depending on how much it has encrypted.

How do you get Unknown XTBL Ransomware?

This virus is generally spread through email attachments or downloads from malicious websites.

How do you understand that it has infected your device?

There are a few telltale signs that Unknown XTBL has infected your machine:

• your files have been encrypted and have the .xtbl extension appended to them;
• a message appears on your screen asking you to pay a ransom to decrypt your files.

History

This ransomware first appeared in the wild in 2016. It’s not clear who is behind the virus, but it seems to be a Russian-speaking operation.

What was the biggest Unknown XTBL Ransomware attack?

The Unknown XTBL Ransomware hasn’t been used in any large-scale attacks, but it has been used to target individuals and small businesses.

What type of files does it encrypt?

Unknown XTBL will target a wide range of files, including images, videos, documents, and more.

Protection

To protect yourself from Unknown XTBL, you should:

• Never open email attachments from unknown senders
• Avoid downloading software from untrustworthy websites
• Keep your antivirus software up to date
• Back up your files regularly

What should you do?

If you think you may have been infected with ransomware, you should:

• Disconnect your computer from the internet
• Boot into Safe Mode
• Scan your computer with an antivirus program

It’s important to note that even if you can remove the virus, your files will still be encrypted and you won’t be able to decrypt them without paying the ransom. So, once you’ve scanned and removed the Unknown XTBL, you can try using file recovery software to restore your files. SalvageData data recovery software is one option that may be able to help.

Public decryption tool

At the time of writing, there is no known working decryption tool for Unknown XTBL.

 

Note that even if you find a decryption tool in the future, there’s no guarantee that it will work and you should only use it if you’re comfortable with the risks.

 

Unknown XTBL is a new virus and tools are still being developed to deal with it.

Pay or not to pay the ransom?

Paying the ransom is almost never a good idea. Not only there’s no guarantee that you’ll get your files back, but also you’re just rewarding the criminals for their bad behavior.

Generally, we recommend against paying the ransom.

But, if you do decide to pay, we recommend using Bitcoin so that it’s more difficult to trace the transaction. You should also only use wallets that allow you to remain anonymous, such as Electrum or blockchain.info.

After you’ve paid the ransom, you should change all your passwords and run a full scan of your computer with an antivirus program to remove any lingering malware. You should also consider contacting a professional data recovery service to see if they can help you recover your files.

Contact SalvageData

If you’ve been infected with Unknown XTBL Ransomware, there’s a good chance we can help you recover your files. Our team of certified data recovery experts has years of experience dealing with Unknown XTBL Ransomware and other types of malware. We offer a free consultation to assess the severity of your case and determine the best course of action. Contact us today to get started.

We hope this information has helped. Stay safe out there!