Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex

First discovered in 2019 by Sophos, the MegaCortex ransomware has a long history of targeted corporate attacks, double extortion tactics, and different intrusion methods. Following an international law enforcement operation in October 2021 that led to several arrests, the Bitdefender anti-malware team created a dedicated decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware family in cooperation with the various international authorities and the NoMoreRansom Project. It goes by the name of Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex and it allows victims of the MegaCortex variants to unlock their files securely.

The decryptor is intuitive and easy to use but, nevertheless, Bitdefender created a user manual that can be consulted for step-by-step instructions. This tutorial describes how to use it in both single-machine and network modes, not that the two modes differ too much. .

As soon as you agree to the terms of use, which is mandatory, the main window of the Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex is shown. Please keep in mind that an active Internet connection is required for the application to carry out its task.

There are two scan modes available, as the Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex can scan the entire system or limit its analysis to a single encrypted file or folder. The first option instructs the application to search for all the encrypted files located on your computer.

Right below, there is an option to back up the files, which is selected by default. It is highly recommended that you allow the application to create data backups. Should anything go wrong, you can start right over if a backup is created.

If you previously tried to decrypt your device but succeeded only partially, then you can configure the decryptor to replace previously decrypted files.   The Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex can also be launched via the command console in silent mode. Just execute it with the “-help” command to see all the instructions.

A result of the combined work of Bitdefender, Europol and Zürich authorities, the Bitdefender Decryption Tool for MegaCortex makes it possible for ransomware victims to unlock files that have been affected by an infection with any MegaCortex variant. And, since it is released by a reputable security company, MegaCortex victims get the trustworthiness they so much long for.