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Crypto wall - Steven R - 12-28-2014
hi,
I have a hard drive that was infected and encrypted by the Cryptowall virus. Is there a way to unencrypt the files without paying the ransom?
RE: Crypto wall - GuiltySpark - 12-28-2014
Hi Steve
Take a look at this thread: https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/85802-how-to-recover-files-from-cryptowall-ransomeware-infection
RE: Crypto wall - redwolfe_98 - 12-28-2014
(12-28-2014, 09:50 PM)Steven R Wrote: Is there a way to unencrypt the files without paying the ransom?a simple answer is no..
if it was me, i would NOT pay the ransom.. instead, i would simply reformat the harddrive..
you need to have your files backed up, so that they can be restored, if needed..
you can try to prevent another malware-infection by trying to make your computer secure against them..
RE: Crypto wall - nsm0220 - 01-03-2015
i forget the webstie whereyou can the data to them and they find a way to unencrypted your files with a key
RE: Crypto wall - Britec - 01-03-2015
Try this sites for info and decryption of files.
Cyptowall Information
Cryptolocker Decryption
RE: Crypto wall - Steven R - 01-17-2015
(12-28-2014, 10:18 PM)GuiltySpark Wrote: Hi Steve
Take a look at this thread: https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/85802-how-to-recover-files-from-cryptowall-ransomeware-infection
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
I am unsuccessful. It looks like the computer never had any shadow copies or it had been overwritten before I got it.
I have 2 customers now get hit Cryptowall. Both tried to fix it first before sending it my way.
RE: Crypto wall - GuiltySpark - 01-17-2015
Take a look at Britecs post above they give essential info and decryption but its a looonnnng job.