Emsisoft Decrypter for OpenToYou

As the name suggests, Emsisoft Decrypter for OpenToYou is a lightweight piece of software designed to help you recover files that are locked down by the OpenToYou ransomware.

OpenToYou is part of the @india.com crypto-ware family and, according to security experts, does not present exceptional characteristics. Then again, the malware is still under development and in some situations the ransomware encrypts the boot loader file – boot mgr – so there is a good chance that you are not able to boot your system next time you start your PC.

While it can infiltrate system via different channels, the most widespread option remains spam or unsolicited emails. Once it enters your computer, the malware encrypts various files on your computer and you can easily recognize them as the infected files get the [email protected] extension.

After the corruption of files is complete, you can find the ransom note on the desktop where you can find the email address so you can contact the hackers.

Functionality-wise, the application is as simple as it gets, meaning that you can specify the folder or files that are infected or feature the aforementioned extension and then hit the Decrypt button. You can preview the operation as well as the rate of success from the Result tab.

It is worth mentioning that the tool displays the path and name of the encrypted and decrypted files. Consequentially, if you do not want to remove encrypted files during the processing, you can save the log and delete them manually later.

While it may seem easier to pay the ransom and get your data back, you should bear in mind that hackers rarely help their victims. Instead of taking your chances, a better idea would be to try to restore your files using Emsisoft Decrypter for OpenToYou.