ZimbraCryptor Ransomware Data Recovery

Let’s discuss ZimbraCryptor Ransomware in detail.

ZimbraCryptor is a crypto-malware that was first spotted in the wild in July 2018. This ransomware is being distributed via fake Zimbra email messages that contain a malicious ZIP attachment. When the attachment is executed, the malware will encrypt the user’s files using AES-256 encryption and append the “.zimbacrypt” extension to the encrypted files. Once the encryption process is complete, it will display a ransom note that instructs the victim on how to pay the ransom and decrypt their files.

ZimbraCryptor ransom note:

“YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED! To decrypt your files, you need to buy ZimbraDecryptor. Send 0.5 Bitcoin to our Bitcoin address and contact us by email zimbacryptor@protonmail.com with your personal ID.”

ZimbraCryptor is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that allows anyone to distribute the ransomware and keep a percentage of the ransom payments made by victims. The creators of ZimbraCryptor have also set up a dedicated website, ZimbaCrypter.com, where potential affiliates can register for an account and generate their own ZimbraCryptor variants. ZimbaCrypter.com is currently offline, but it may become active again in the future. ZimbraCryptor is a dangerous ransomware that should be avoided at all costs.

What should you do to protect yourself from ZimbraCryptor?

First and foremost, you should never open attachments or click on links that come from unknown or untrustworthy sources. ZimbraCryptor is being distributed via fake Zimbra email messages, so be very careful when dealing with such emails. If you are not expecting an email from Zimbra, then it is best to delete it without opening it. Secondly, you should always have a reliable anti-malware solution installed on your computer. This is a dangerous ransomware that can cause a lot of damage, so it is important to have an anti-malware program that can detect and remove this threat before it can do any harm. Lastly, you should always backup your files regularly. ZimbraCryptor will encrypt your files, which means that you will not be able to open or access these files anymore.

Should you pay the ZimbraCryptor ransom?

This is not a decision that we can make for you, but we do not recommend paying the ZimbraCryptor ransom. There is no guarantee that ZimbraCryptor’s creators will actually decrypt your files after you have paid the ransom. In fact, there have been many instances in which ransomware victims have paid the ransom but never received the decryption key. Not to mention, by paying the ransom, you would be supporting ZimbraCryptor’s creators and helping them finance future attacks.

How to remove ZimbraCryptor?

You can remove relatively easily ZimbraCryptor with a reliable anti-malware program.

SpyHunter is a powerful anti-malware program that can remove it as well as other threats. SpyHunter’s real-time protection module will also prevent the ransomware from encrypting your files in the first place.

To remove ransomware, follow these steps:

1) Download and install SpyHunter

2) Run SpyHunter’s malware scanner

3) Click “Fix Threats”

4) Restart your computer and check to see if ZimbraCryptor has been removed.

Once the malware has been removed from your computer, you can start restoring your files from a backup.

If you do not have a backup, then you can try using a file recovery program. However, we do not guarantee that this will work. There are many different file recovery programs out there, so you will need to research them to see which one is best for you.

We recommend SalvageData data recovery software to ZimbraCryptor victims as it has a high success rate in recovering encrypted files.

Also, ZimbraCryptor victims can try using the Shadow Explorer tool to restore their files.

The public decryption tool for ZimbraCryptor is not currently available.

 

However, the Zimbra team has released a decryptor for the Zimbra Ransomware, which is a very similar ransomware. This decryptor may also work on ZimbraCryptor encryption, but we cannot guarantee this.

Note: Every time you do research for the public decryption tool for ZimbraCryptor or any other ransomware, be very careful as there are a lot of fake decryptors out there. Some of these fake decryptors will actually infect your computer with malware, so it is important to download and run a malware scanner before visiting any website that claims to have a ZimbraCryptor decryption tool.

Contact a data recovery service

If you are uncomfortable with the previous steps or they don’t work for you, it is best to reach out to a data recovery service. ZimbraCryptor is complex, and you could end up doing more damage to your files if you don’t know what you’re doing. A professional will have the tools and experience necessary to get your files back without causing any further damage.

There are many reputable data recovery services out there, but SalvageData is one of the best. SalvageData has a 96% success rate in recovering ZimbraCryptor encrypted files, and our team of experts will work with you to get your files back as quickly as possible.

Contact us anytime, day or night, and we’ll be happy to assist you. Call us at  +1 (800) 972-3282 or visit our website for more information.