Emsisoft Decrypter for KeyBTC

Emsisoft Decrypter for KeyBTC is a lightweight piece of software that allows you to unlock files that are being hijacked by KeyBTC ransomware.

KeyBTC is a simple, yet highly effective type of ransomware that employs a collection of open source software solutions to infiltrate computers and encrypt files. What makes the malware stand out in the crowd is the fact that it uses asymmetric encryption and hence, both public and private keys are generated during the infection.

The most common means of spreading is via unsolicited emails that feature suspicious attachments and that may appear to be send from well-known shipping companies or that can be confused with postal notifications.

Users report that the malware comes masked as a Word document and once you open it, it downloads several malicious files that encrypt files and rename them to feature the .keybtc@inbox_com extension.

You should know that the decryptor cannot differentiate between infected and clean files. Consequentially, it is recommended that you solely employ the tool if you are sure you are dealing with a KeyBTC ransomware. At the same time, it is worth noting that you should make sure you have sufficient space on your computer for the backup copies.

The idea behind the utility is to make a basic check over the files you specify that are infected to ensure that the resulting files resemble a known file format. In the eventuality that the application does not recognize and hence, skips certain files, then you can consider disabling the safety checks from the Options tab.

If you are dealing with a  KeyBTC infection, then you should know that you cannot retrieve the data from shadow volume copies, as they are deleted. You should keep in mind that you can use Emsisoft Decrypter for KeyBTC to attempt to restore your documents and other critical files.