Ransomware are some of the worst computer viruses...

How the fuck did you get that virus?

CCC? That sounds like the one where they basically do a drive by encryption on your HDD and force you to pay to unencrypt.

The unfortunate thing is my mother got hit by that one. She paid (against my suggestion) and now she not only out money, but her files are STILL encrypted. -_-

I hope (and will keep my wings crossed) that this isn't the case with your stuff :(

That's how they fuck you

If you're using Windows:
First run a system restore, this removes the virus from the system.
Secondly right-click folders and select 'Restore previous versions' to get them back to a state before infection.

System restore won't do a thing to private files and folders so he's still screwed.

Incorrect.

System restore removes the virus, previous versions reverts the files.

Maybe you should read the full comment before commenting.

You've been hit by some crypto-ransomware. In a nutshell: you're fucked.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/new.....crypted-files/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/vir.....re-information

This. And the other link rednec0 pasted.

The art that you've saved in your art program's native format (Clip Studio Paint/Manga studio/Paint Tool SAI) might be safe because the encryption program might not have targeted them. Meaning there's a chance you could still save those files. Any files that are listed in the link rednec0 pasted are gone for good if you haven't backed them up to external storage. You're all likelyhood gonna have to wipe your computer clean and reinstall Windows.

Whatever you do, DO NOT PAY THE RANSOM. There's no guarantee that the ransomers will decrypt your files, and it's rare that they ever do after payment or otherwise.

They definitely don't decrypt your files, they take your money and run

You downloaded some bad shit, didn't you?

That is terrible news! I wish you luck and I hope it works out for you.

A shame you're a victim of a virus like that. I hope you can work through it without too much trouble though it sounds like that's not going to be possible.

How unfortunate, please refrain from paying the ransom as everyone has said they will do nothing because they just want your money. For future reference once you get a system back in operational order save all pertinent artwork off the main drive on a flash or separate drive and to disconnect it when you are not actively using it. AND most important do not click on weird links from any emails you do not explicitly know. I hope you can get your stuff back.

time to wipe harddrive D:

i hoppe you can recober all your info soon.

Oh god damn!

damn red sorry to hear ik this isnt the best thing to do but you should reformat your pc all of it and start fresh ik ik it doesnt sound like a good thing to do but itll remove it entirely

Hey Red, It seem some ransomware got busted by police and they release keygen to unlock the file
go to Kaspersky website and try to find the keygen there and try it.
I wish you best of luck

https://blog.kaspersky.com/criminal.....h-police/9886/

Hello Red,

I agree to Pokkuti. Kaspersky has lauched decryptor for virus like ransomware.

ransomware decryptor:
https://noransom.kaspersky.com/

how-to-guide:
https://noransom.kaspersky.com/stat.....rypt-howto.pdf


I hope this helps you by restoring your files and cleaning up your PC