WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool

The WildFire ransomware has given chills to Dutch and Belgian computer users, encrypting files and asking for payment in exchange for the unlocking code. With the number of victims growing, two security companies have joined forces to create an anti-ransomware campaign that includes several decryption tools, including Intel Security's WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool.

The WildFire ransomware is usually enclosed in spam emails, usually sent by a so-called transport company that asks the user to fill in a form to schedule a new delivery for a previous order. Once macros are enabled in the attachment file (a Word document), the WildFire code is executed and several files get obfuscated.

Obviously, the best way to protect yourself and your files against this vicious malware is to be very cautious when opening emails and keep your antivirus up-to-date. It is highly recommended you create backups periodically, so as to avoid massive data loss.

Once you discover WildFire has reached your files and encrypted them, there is only one way you can get rid of it: by using a dedicated application such as WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool. Created in a joined effort to fight malware, this utility includes a continuously growing database of unlocking keys that might allow you to regain access to your files.

Using it is a bit more difficult than selecting the infected file and pressing a button to unlock it. The application only runs in the command console and requires access to the user ID WildFire associated with your computer. This 10-character string can be found in the ransom note, usually located on the desktop. WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool can also extract it, if you don't want to type it manually.

Entering the user ID as an argument allows the WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool to reveal the URL of the decryption key. You just have to download the key file and use it as an argument alongside the path of the infected file. Please note that password files are not available for any user ID (as mentioned above, the key database is going to be expanded).

Even though the WildFire Ransomware Decryption Tool requires a bit more experience or effort to get it to work, it is worth a try in case the WildFire ransomware has turned your files into its hostages. And even if you are a beginner, you can succeed in unlocking your files if you are careful and read the usage instructions carefully.