What is Suncrypt Ransomware
Suncrypt Ransomware (al. name is Haywood) is a cryptovirus that encrypts user data using AES+RSA, after which the encrypted files cannot be changed, opened, and so on. Genealogically, Suncrypt Ransomware refers to Sun Ransomware family that was identified earlier. There are no big differences. It also encrypts photos, videos, text documents and spreadsheets, databases, and so on. And, like almost all ransomware, it demands to pay the ransom.
At the end of August, the first information about the activity of Suncrypt Ransomware began to appear, and, in a very short period of time, the virus spread almost all over the world, although initially, the attackers developed it for the English-speaking population. In addition to everything, Suncrypt Ransomware changes the file extension to .random{64}, and you cannot restore the correct extension on your own. The virus creates YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.HTML file containing information on the ransom methods. This is how it looks:
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Whats Happen?
We got your documents and files encrypted and you cannot access them. To make sure we�re not bluffing just check out your files. Want to recover them? Just do what we instruct you to. If you fail to follow our recommendations, you will never see your files again. During each attack, we copy valuable commercial data. If the user doesn’t pay to us, we will either send those data to rivals, or publish them. GDPR. Don’t want to pay to us, pay 10x more to the government.
What Guarantees?
We’re doing our own business and never care about what you do. All we need is to earn. Should we be unfair guys, no one would work with us. So if you drop our offer we won’t take any offense but you’ll lose all of your data and files. How much time would it take to recover losses? You only may guess.
How do I access the website?
Get TOR browser here
Go to our website
In case you decide not to cooperate, your private data will be published here or sold.
Offline how-to
Copy & Paste this secret message to this page textarea field
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The attacker did not indicate the exact amount that must be paid for decryption, however, according to our information, this could reach $1.5 thousand. In addition, they only force the user to contact them and scare them that the files will be lost forever if the user does something wrong. There is no need to pay, they are deceivers. Use our recommendations to remove Suncrypt Ransomware decrypt .random{64} files.
How to remove Suncrypt Ransomware
First of all, don’t panic. Follow these easy steps below.
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with networking. To do that, restart your computer before your system starts hit F8 several times. This will Suncrypt Ransomware system from loading and will show Advanced boot options screen. Choose Safe mode with networking option from the options list using up and down arrows on your keyboard and hit Enter.
2. Log in to the system infected with the Suncrypt Ransomware virus. Launch your Internet browser and download a reliable anti-malware program and start a full system scan. Once the scan is complete, review scan results and remove all entries detected.
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Restore your files using shadow copies
- Download and run Aiseesoft Data Recovery.
- Select type of files you want to restore.
- Select the drive and folder where your files are located and date that you want to restore them from and press Scan.
- Once the scanning process is done, click Recover to restore your files.
Step 2: Remove following files and folders of Suncrypt Ransomware:
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How to decrypt files infected by Suncrypt Ransomware?
You can try to use manual methods to restore and decrypt your files.
Decrypt files manually
Restore the system using System Restore
Although the latest versions of Suncrypt Ransomware remove system restore files, this method may help you partially restore your files. Give it a try and use standard System Restore to revive your data.
- Initiate the search for ‘system restore‘
- Click on the result
- Choose the date before the infection appearance
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Roll the files back to the previous version
Previous versions can be copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup (if it is active) or copies of files and folders created by System Restore. You can use this feature to restore files and folders that you accidentally modified or deleted, or that were damaged. This feature is available in Windows 7 and later versions.
- Right-click the file and choose Properties
- Open the Previous Version tab
- Select the latest version and click Copy
- Click Restore
How to prevent your system from Ransomware?
Make sure your Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection is closed when you don’t use it. Also, we recommend using a strong password for this service. The most efficient way to avoid data lose is of course to make a backup of all important data from your computer.