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Decrypt Alcatraz Ransom with Avast Alcatraz Decryptor Tool – Virus Removal

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Jamie Kaler  
Published: September 9th, 2024 • 4 Minutes Reading

Miss. Amara had shared a solution to remove Alcatraz Locker ransomware and effectively decrypt all files in case it is encrypted by Alcatraz Ransom.

Miss Amara said that on 30 October 2016, Alcatraz ransomware called Alcatraz Locker by malware researcher. This exact virus is an encryption Trojan. The very first word of such title means that Alcatraz malware executes an encryption on targeted system and second part of title states to manner this virus attacks the machines that is deceptive spam invasion.

How is the attack carried out by Alcatraz Ransom?

Alcatraz crypto-locker intentions at local and detachable drives.

It affixes .alcatraz extension to locked files. For example: the Movie.avi file is agreed as name of Movie.avi.Alcatraz, only after encryption. This crypto-malware marks following file formats:

.3gp, .7z, .apk, .avi, .bmp, .cdr, .cer, .chm, .conf, .css, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .djvu, .dbx, .docm, .doc, .epub, .docx, .fb2, .flv, .gif, .gz, .iso, .ibooks, .jpeg, .jpg, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg, .mpeg, .pict, .pdf, .pps, .pkg, .png, .ppt, .pptx, .ppsx, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .scr, .swf, .sav, .tiff, .tif, .tbl, .torrent, .txt, .vsd, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx, .xps, .xml, .zip, .java, .c, .cpp, .cs, .js, .php, .dacpac, .rbw, .rb, .mrg, .dcx, .db3, .sql, .sqlite3, .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .psd, .psp, .pdb, .dxf, .dwg, .drw, .casb, .ccp, .cal, .cmx, .cr2

Above listed extensions, fits to files that are encrypted by using AES-256 cipher. Once all of aimed at data files have been encrypted, it’s time for ransom note to be shown. Alcatraz file-encrypting virus makes HTML file on desktop known as ransomed.html. When it is clicked, file opens the web browser after that redirects to file.

0.5 BTC (bitcoin), equal to 352.47 USD, is requested to be transmitted to following BTC address: 1CNpMj7DTH3gbJAPrQT2FZ4whqpYQvFrY8.

The unique ID is delivered. For example, bqRtieGoiefB. And then, Questions and Answers follows. This puzzle is, basically an instructions on course of actions to be occupied by an affected user from perspective of coder/coders of Alcatraz ransomware.

How is Infection of Alcatraz Ransom Being Spread?

Spam bots are primary resources of developers of Alcatraz crypto-ransomware pay to feast their malicious database. The executable file of ransomware comprises the malicious macrosscript. This is an authoritative tool browbeaten by hackers since macro attacks with its PowerShell can feasibly bypass the antivirus software.

The potential victim accepts malicious spam email with an attachment that requires macros to be allowed. When latter is completed by targeted user, there are practically no problems for payload of an encrypting virus to be transferred on victim’s machine. Moreover, an analysts from Trend Micro have accused Rig EK (Exploit Kit) for dispersal of Alcatraz encryption malware.

How to remove Alcatraz Ransom?

Even, Alcatraz crypto-virus can remove some portion of its shaped files after an encryption, there are details of virus that should be detached from your machine. Alcatraz Decryptor is programmed by Avast to decrypt files that are encrypted by Alcatraz Ransom.

How to defend yourself from falling as victim to Ransomware?

 The very first step that can secure from becoming a victim is by using proper Anti-virus software in your machine.

    • Moving one having the backup of your data is quiet important in a way to manage all your data. To manage your email data you can use BitData Email Backup Software.
    • Keep your machine updated and if you lost your data use professional Data Recovery Software.
    • Don’t open any attachment or spam mail to be secure from any Ransom attack.

By coming to end, I must say it is important to be secure and use appropriate solution to decrypt your Alcatraz Locker Ransom files.

If you still get stuck or need any technical assistance then, feel free to contact us at support@bitdatasoft.com.