TYWD Virus (.tywd File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you can’t open your images, documents, or data and also see the .tywd extension on them, your computer is surely infected with Tywd ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware group

Tywd ransomware ciphers personal documents found on the victim’s PC with the extension “.tywd” and after that creates the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are put on the victim’s desktop in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is primarily similar to other representatives of the same ransomware family: Tycx, Darj, Dazx.

What is Tywd Ransomware?

Tywd is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and pics by encrypting them. It marks the encrypted files with the “.tywd” extension. Then Tywd ransomware adds a money 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 Bitcoin address. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to encrypt the files is not decryptable with modern computers. Even quantum PCs that already exist will spend thousands of years to brute force the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Tywd ransomware?

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

After the Tywd ransomware encrypted the files on your PC, it will generate the last “readme.txt” file on the desktop. In addition to the ransom payment instructions, the victims also see the emails to contact the cybercriminals – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

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

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@fishmail.top

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

How did the Tywd ransomware get on my computer?

The Tywd ransomware spreads by posting websites to get hacked programs or games. They keep their eye on all buzz subjects which can be used to spread ransomware. New games releases, new popular films – Tywd developers make everything to get their money on that. Some of the most common strategies these burglars utilize is one-day sites with torrent downloading links. Nevertheless, using the contemporary news is not the only way these crooks use. Options that have already turned into standard, such as email spamming, are also standard for STOP/Djvu ransomware spreading.

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

Avoiding this ransomware does not need a lot of effort. Adhering to the regular principles of PC hygiene will significantly decrease all dangers. Bear in mind that opening all files you get on e-mail is not a good idea. Even worse case is to allow macros in Microsoft Office files. However, it is better to prevent the malware intrusion at the moment when you have only opened the e-mail message. Examining the sender’s address can say a lot about what you can anticipate, as well as when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a trustworthy e-mail. At the same time, stuff that tries to look like Amazon or FedEx shipping notification, however, uses the email address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– must make you be on the alarm. Above, you can see the example of such a message.

Illegal sources of various digital things need some additional explanation. Going against copyright regulation already throws you to the danger of being fined. Nonetheless, utilizing torrent trackers or third-party sites to download “free” programs also exposes you to various malware. No one can oversee unnamed individuals that launch the torrent seeding or release the hacked program version on the site with pirated software.

Tywd virus removal instructions.

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

Restore the files encrypted by the Tywd ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Tywd 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 Tywd 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 .tywd 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 Tywd 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 TYWD Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .tywd FILES)

Name: TYWD Virus

Description: TYWD Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific tywd extension. TYWD 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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