BitKangarooDecrypter

There are always new types of ransomware popping up, and their distribution methods are so varied that protecting yourself against them is not as easy as many people think. Fortunately, you can usually minimize their ill effects with specialized software.

BitKangarooDecrypter is a small program specifically created to combat the BitKangaroo variant of ransomware. It can scan a selected folder for encrypted files and attempt to unlock them before they are deleted.

The ransomware begins by encrypting files using AES-256 and appending .bitkangaroo to their names; this extension lets you know that your files have been encrypted by this particular variant of ransomware.

Once it has finished locking your files, BitKangaroo will display a message on your screen, informing you that a ransom needs to be paid in order for your files to be decrypted. The ransomware will delete an encrypted file every hour until the ransom is paid.

BitKangarooDecrypter is very simple to use, as you only need to select the directory where the locked files are located and click the Decrypt button. A log of all actions that are performed will be displayed in the main window.

If you are certain that the files will be recovered intact, you can have the program delete the encrypted files as soon as they are processed. However, it may be wise to check them first before deleting the files created by the ransomware.

To put it simply, and user who has had their files encrypted by the BitKangaroo ransomware should give this utility a try. You don’t have anything to lose, and there is a good chance it will be able to recover your files and help you avoid paying the ransom.