JYCX Ransomware. How to decrypt .jycx files?

If you cannot open your pics, documents, or files and also see the .jycx extension on them, your PC is surely infected with Jycx ransomware. It pertains to STOP/Djvu ransomware group

Jycx ransomware ciphers personal files found on the victim’s PC with the extension “.jycx” and after that creates the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are placed on the victim’s desktop in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is pretty much similar to other variants of the same ransomware family: Jywd, Jypo, Jyos.

What is Jycx Ransomware?

Jycx is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents regular access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and pictures by ciphering them. It marks the encrypted files with the “.jycx” extension. Then Jycx ransomware adds a ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In this note, you can see the instructions to pay the ransom ($490-$980 in Bitcoin) to a specified BTC wallet. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to encrypt the documents is not decryptable with modern computers. Even quantum computers that currently exist will likely spend hundreds of years to find the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Jycx ransomware?

When Jycx ransomware appears on your computer, it will scan your computer for images, videos, and also important documents. It [ciphers all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these files are located, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to “.jycx” to ensure that you understand what happened.

After the Jycx ransomware ciphered the data on your computer, it will generate the last “readme.txt” file on the main screen. Besides the ransom payment instructions, the victims also see the email addresses to contact the cybercriminals – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

Here is the money ransom note that the Jycx ransomware shows to its victims:

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Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

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Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc

How did the Jycx ransomware get on my computer?

The Jycx ransomware spreads by posting websites to get hacked programs or games. Cybercriminals that spread this ransomware are quite tricky, and try to correspond with modern trends. New games introductions, new popular films – Jycx developers make everything to get their money on that. Some of the most preferred techniques these crooks use is one-day sites with torrent downloading links. However, pursuing the current things is not the single manner these criminals use. Options that have already become classic, such as email spamming, are also standard for STOP/Djvu ransomware spreading.

The example of email spamming that may lead to Jycx ransomware injection

Preventing this ransomware does not need a lot of initiative. Using the regular principles of PC hygiene will noticeably decrease all hazards. Bear in mind that opening all documents you get on email is not a good habit. Even worse situation is to enable macros in Microsoft Office files. But it is much better to prevent the malware intrusion at the moment when you have only opened the e-mail message. Examining the sender’s address can point out a lot about what you can anticipate, and also when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a legitimate email. Meanwhile, stuff that tries to look like Amazon or FedEx shipment notice, however, uses the e-mail address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– should make you get on the alarm. Above, you can see the example of such a message.

Outlaw sources of different digital things require some extra description. Violating copyright policy already exposes you to the possibility of being fined. However, utilizing torrent trackers or third-party sites to download “free” programs likewise exposes you to a wide range of malware. Nobody can oversee undisclosed individuals that launch the torrent seeding or publish the hacked program version on the site with pirated software.

Jycx virus removal instructions.

This guide below shows how to use Trojan Killer Portable³ for Jycx virus detection and removal:

Restore the files encrypted by the Jycx ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Jycx ransomware because the private key needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through cybercriminals. However, we’ve listed one option you can use to recover your files below.

Warning! Make sure you remove the ransomware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly encrypt your files.

If your files were encrypted with an offline key, there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for the STOP/Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP/Djvu.

1. You can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu by clicking this link.
2. When the decryptor has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer.
3. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process for Jycx files. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about your files’ current process and decryption status.
4. The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process will be finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button.

If the Emsisoft Decryptor can’t decrypt your .jycx files and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.

Your computer should now be free of the Jycx ransomware infection. However, suppose your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer. In that case, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Trojan Killer to protect against these types of threats in the future.

Remove JYCX Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .jycx FILES)

Name: JYCX Virus

Description: JYCX Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific jycx extension. JYCX ransomware asks victims for a ransom fee about $490 - $980 in Bitcoin.

Offer price: 480

Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Virus

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