Bitdefender Decryption Utility for Paradise Ransomware

Like any other ransomware, Paradise starts encrypting files on the victim’s computer once it reaches it and asks for a ransom in Bitcoins in exchange for the decryption key. It first came in the spotlight of the cyber security world in 2017 and it spread continuously since then, affecting computers from all around the world. There is an exception, however: the ransomware does not proceed to encrypt files on computers where the keyboard language is set to Russian, Belarus, Ukranian or Kazakh.

As one of the big players on the digital security market, Bitdefender released a dedicated decryption utility tailored to neutralize the actions of the Paradise ransomware. Its name couldn't be more suggestive: Bitdefender Decryption Utility for Paradise Ransomware.

The decryption tool does not require an Internet connection to work but it does require you to have a pair of original/encrypted files with a size larger than 15KB. You have to place these two files in a so-called test folder before using the application. This pair of files is analyzed in order to find the decryption key.  

There are two scan modes: Bitdefender Decryption Utility for Paradise Ransomware can either scan a folder where the encrypted files are known to be located or run a more thorough analysis of the entire system. Evidently, if you opt for a system scan, the entire operation will take more time to complete. Nevertheless, at the end of it all, the encrypted files should be decrypted and you should be able to access them without restrictions. 

As for the available options, the application can preserve both the encrypted files and the decrypted ones if you choose to backup data. Clean files located on your computer can be optionally replaced with their decrypted equivalent if you tick the box in the “Advanced options”.

The Bitdefender Decryption Utility for Paradise Ransomware is a dedicated tool that only serves those who are victims of the Paradise ransomware. It is easy to use and it can unlock encrypted files without a lot of hassle. It can also be used via the command console, which facilitates the automatic deployment in a larger network.