How to remove Zxcvbn ransomware and decrypt .zxcvbn files

Zxcvbn ransomware encryption process

Zxcvbn is a new extension of a very widespread encryptor called Scarab. This type of virus is usually spread by malicious email attachments, but direct attacks of the open ports are not rare. Once you open an attachment or hacker get the right password, your device is infected with the Zxcvbn type of Scarab ransomware. Then the virus immediately proceeds 2 processes: searching for files and encryption. Usually it proceeds unnoticed by the user, as these processes are hidden. After it some of your files are unreadable as the structures of them and extensions have been changed to .zxcvbn ones. Don’t try to remove Zxcvbn encryption by the renaming of your files, as it may damage your files. The profit of this attack is your money. That’s why hackers also left special notes where you can find their contacts and price for the decryption. In the case of infection with Zxcvbn ransomware this file is called HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT and it contains the following information:

All your files, documents, photos, databases and other important
files are encrypted.
You are not able to decrypt it by yourself! The only method
of recovering files is to purchase an unique private key.
Only we can give you this key and only we can recover your files.
To be sure we have the decryptor and it works you can send an
email stevemartin777@protonmail.com or stevemartin777@cock.li and decrypt one file for free. But this
file should be of not valuable!
Do you really want to restore your files?
Write to email stevemartin777@cock.li and stevemartin777@airmail.cc
Your personal ID:
pAQAAADSDASDDgPlCqHZQJ=gQkDAO********
Attention!
* Do not rename encrypted files.
* Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software,
it may cause permanent data loss.
* Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may
cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can
become a victim of a scam.

Don’t pay intruders a cent, as they can just trick you. You don’t have any real guarantee, that they will honor their promises. We strongly recommend you to avoid any contact with them, as it can make everything much worse. If you are interested in how to remove Zxcvbn ransomware and decrypt .zxcvbn files, you may read our guide!

Article’s Guide

1. How to remove Zxcvbn Ransomware from your computer
2. How to remove Zxcvbn Ransomware encryption from your files
3. Data Recovery
4. Automated decryption tools
5. Windows Previous Versions

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How to remove Zxcvbn Ransomware from your computer?

We strongly recommend you to use a powerful anti-malware program that has this threat in its database. It will mitigate the risks of the wrong installation, and will remove Zxcvbn from your computer with all of its leftovers and register files.

Solution for Windows users: our choice is Norton 360 . Norton 360 scans your computer and detects various threats like Zxcvbn, then removes it with all of the related malicious files, folders and registry keys.

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If you are Mac user, we advise you to use Combo Cleaner.

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How to decrypt .[Backdatacompany@aol.com].zxcvbn files?

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

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3. Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
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Restore data with automated decryption tools

Unfortunately, due to the novelty of Zxcvbn ransomware, there are no available automatic decryptors for this encryptor yet. Still, there is no need to invest in the malicious scheme by paying a ransom. You are able to recover files manually.
You can try to use one of these methods in order to restore your encrypted data manually.

Restore data with Windows Previous Versions

This feature is working on Windows Vista (not Home version), Windows 7 and later versions. Windows keeps copies of files and folders which you can use to restore data on your computer. In order to restore data from Windows Backup, take the following steps:

1. Open My Computer and search for the folders you want to restore;
2. Right-click on the folder and choose Restore previous versions option;
3. The option will show you the list of all the previous copies of the folder;
4. Select restore date and the option you need: Open, Copy and Restore.