Avast Decryption Tool for Babuk

The full source code for the Babuk ransomware was leaked by a member of the cyber-criminal group and, as follows, Avast took action and started developing a dedicated decryption tool to help out victims recover their files. It goes by the name of Avast Decryption Tool for Babuk, it is extremely easy to use and requires no installation.

Thanks to the wizard-based approach of the decryption software utility, using it is a matter of hitting a few “Next” buttons. First, you get to choose the locations to scan. By default, Avast Decryption Tool for Babuk adds the drives it detects but you can also drag and drop other folders to the main window to populate the list. Keep in mind that both local and network drives are accepted, and so are individual folders.

Once the target location is set, you are prompted to create a backup for the encrypted files. It is recommended you do so, just as a precautionary measure. In case something goes wrong, you can then start all over again with the decryption wizard. To make sure access to all the encrypted files is granted, you are advised to run the application as an administrator. This option will offer you the best decryption rate.

Next, it is time to let the Avast Decryption Tool for Babuk do its magic. As the scan continues, you can see the file that is currently scanned and decrypted. The total number of unlocked files is shown in the lower side of the window, alongside the elapsed time and buttons that allow you to cancel or pause the job.

The Avast Decryption Tool for Babuk can help you unlock the files that have been infected by the Babuk ransomware, but it might not eliminate the ransomware from your computer. That is why you are advised to make sure a reliable and up-to-date antivirus or security solution is installed on your computer and run a full scan to get rid of the infection for good.