LockCrypt Ransomware Decrypt and Removal Guide Updated (FULLY CRACKED)

Our experts have identified a weakness with the encryption strategy used by the LockCrypt ransomware that they can break its code to recover a victim's data.

The imperfection resides in the fact that the LockCrypt developers decided to roll out a custom code instead of sticking to the regular encryption method.

After discovering a LockCrypt sample that was not muddled, researchers now believe they have adequate information on ransomware's hidden codes in great depth.

With the latest updates experts gathered, they are now able to help the users who were infected by this ransomware.

LockCrypt ransomware installs after RDP attack

The LockCrypt ransomware was seen first in last June. Our experts believe that LockCrypt gang had something to do with the distribution of the Satan ransomware.

The most destructive cases of the LockCrypt ransomware occurred in December a year ago when the crooks succeeded to infect the whole network of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

This version of LockCrypt ransomware was not very active, and also the LockCrypt gang didn't distribute the ransomware widely via email spam and exploit kits.

Instead, they used RDP exploit to break into organizations' networks and manually installed the ransomware on the systems.

This ransomware version experienced three unique stages, organized based on the file extension they used to encrypt the files —the first when was .lock extension, then .2018, and the finally they switched to .1btc.

LockCrypt is amateurish and unethical

"LockCrypt is a case of yet another dull ransomware designed and used by inexperienced attackers. Its developers disregarded the most commonly used guidelines of cryptography. The internal coding of the malware is also unprofessional," our experts mentioned.

Mediocre, unskilled code is rather common when ransomware for manual distribution is created. Developers don’t do much planning before the attack.

Instead, they focus on acquiring a fast and easy target, rather than creating anything for the long run. Because of this, they leave some loopholes behind.

So, what should be your next move?

By any chance, if you believe that your computer could be infected with this infection, do not hesitate to eliminate LockCrypt ransomware

This is the most straightforward approach to end its movement on your operating system. If you let this malware remain on your PC, this ransomware can cause significantly more harm by encoding another bit of your documents.

Since quite possibly this infection is back online, we highly recommend you to run a full system scan with free malware removal tool.

Things you must know about every ransomware attack

There have been incidents showing the users were hit by the same ransomware for the second time, even though they have already paid the ransom. From here, all that we can say is if you don’t act quickly and in the right way, you might not get a second chance.

So, the best solution for this is to get rid of the ransomware using the steps given below.

Note: As this ransomware has been decoded, you can get your files decrypted.

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Delete LockCrypt ransomware in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Step – 1 (enter safe mode)

Steps to be followed to enter the safe mode Win XP/Vista/7

1. Click start, then shutdown, then restart.
2. While the computer is booting up at the very first screen start tapping F8 until you see the advanced boot options.
3. In the advanced boot option’s, you need to select safe mode with Command prompt from the list of given options.

Steps to be followed to enter safe mode in Win 8/10.

1. On the windows login screen, you need to press the power option.
2. Now, press and hold the shift key on the keyboard, and then click Restart.
3. Now, among the list of options you need to select Troubleshoot, and then advanced options, then startup settings and finally press restart.
4.  Once your computer restarts and gives you the list of startup options you need to select Enable Safe Mode with Command prompt. 

Step – 2 (Restore system)

1. Once you see the command prompt windows, type in cd restore and hit enter on the keyboard.
2. Now, type rstrui.exe and hit Enter again.
3. Then you will see new windows, click on next over there and select a restore point that is before the date of infection.
4. Then, click next and followed by yes.

Restoring the system will get your windows up and running but to stay safe and prevent future intrusions we need to create a strong firewall.

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