How to remove JackSparrow ransomware and decrypt “.encrypted” files

What is JackSparrow?

The newest threat everyone can potentially face is called JackSparrow ransowmare. This virus belongs to the Ouroboros file-encryption ransomware family, which is not very widespread. However, JackSparrow has all chances to become the one of the most widespread viruses. It can be possible due to the ways this virus spreads. In the most cases JackSparrow infects computers by the means of fake installers. Such programs are usually spread through various free file sharing services, torrent trackers and fake websites. Talking about fake websites, hackers create them in order to sure a victim that he or she is going to download an original and trustful software. It goes without saying, that the sites in this case look like original ones. When JackSparrow is in the system, it modifies some of the registry keys, their values and infects system processes. Then it encrypts the files to make them unreadable. After it the files get new “.encrypted” extensions, for example, a file will be called as “1.encrypted.jpg”. Moreover, the virus also creates a pop-up window, the purpose of which is to force victims to buy a decryption key from hackers. We strongly recommend you not to do it, as you can easily become deceived. Generally, hackers don’t respond to the messages after being paid, or even infect computers with another virus. However, there is still a solution. That’s why we’ve prepared the detailed guide on how to remove JackSparrow ransomware and decrypt “.encrypted” files!

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Article’s Guide

1. How to remove JackSparrow Ransomware from your computer
2. Automatically remove JackSparrow ransomware
3. Manually remove JackSparrow ransomware
4. Remove JackSparrow ransomware and decrypt .encrypted files with our help
5. How to decrypt .encrypted files
6. Automatically decrypt .encrypted files
7. Manually decrypt .encrypted files

How to remove JackSparrow Ransomware from your computer?

Every day ransomware viruses change as well as their folders, executable files and the processes, which they use. For this reason it’s difficult to detect the virus yourself. For this reason we’ve prepared three solutions for you on how to remove JackSparrow ransomware from your computer!

Automatically remove JackSparrow ransomware

We strongly recommend you to use automated solution, as it can scan all the hard drive, ongoing processes and registry keys. It will mitigate the risks of the wrong installation. It will remove JackSparrow ransomware from your computer with all of its leftovers and register files. Moreover, it will protect your computer from future attacks.

Our choice is Norton 360 . Norton 360 scans your computer and detects various threats like JackSparrow, then removes it with all of the related malicious files, folders and registry keys.

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Manually remove JackSparrow ransomware

This way is not recommended, as it requires strong skills. We don’t bear any responsibility for your actions. We also warn you that you can damage your operating system or data. However, it can be a suitable solution for you.

1. Open the “Task Manager”
2. Right click on the “Name” column, add the “Command line”
3. Find a strange process, the folder of which probably is not suitable for it
4. Go To the process folder and remove all files
5. Go to the Registry and remove all keys related to the process
6. Go to the AppData folder and remove all strange folders, that you can find

How to decrypt .encrypted files?

Once you’ve removed the virus, you are probably thinking how to decrypt .encrypted files or at least restore them. Let’s take a look at possible ways of decrypting your data.

Restore .encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery

1. Download and install Data Recovery
2. Select drives and folders with your files, then click Scan.
3. Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
4. Manage export location.

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Decrypt .encrypted files with Emsisoft decryptor

This software includes information about more than 100 viruses of STOP(DJVU) family and others. All that you need are two files or some luck. You can freely use it as it distributes free of charge. If it doesn’t work for you, you can use another method.