In some cases, multiple families of ransomware display similar features. If the ransomware family cannot be identified, the user is informed about this. If the user provides any encrypted file, NO file content will be submitted to our cloud, as the tool only analyzes the filename and its extension. The content of the ransom note is submitted for analysis to Bitdefender cloud. The application gives a warning if the ransom-note path is not filled in, as the detection accuracy is slightly lower in this case.
If none of the fields are filled in, you cannot proceed any further You can choose either option, but the tool needs at least one of the pieces of information to detect which strain of ransomware has encrypted your information. The application has two fields to fill in:Ĭhoose the path to the ransom note file or the path to a folder containing encrypted files.
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Run the BDRansomRecognitionTool.exe and allow it to execute if prompted by an UAC alert. This tool requires an active internet connection. The latest version is always available here:ĭownload the Bitdefender Ransomware Recognition Tool This tool analyzes both the ransom note and the encrypted file samples to identify the strain of ransomware and suggest a decryption tool for the identified family, if such a tool is available.ĭownload the BRR tool and save it somewhere on your computer.
While most ransomware attacks can’t be defeated, Bitdefender constantly creates and updates ransomware decryption tools for families that have either vulnerable encryption algorithms or for which a master decryption key has been leaked. Ransomware has grabbed the headlines ever since 2014. A tool to help ransomware victims find which family and sub-version of ransomware has encrypted their data and then get the appropriate decryption tool, if it exists.
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