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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

How to Remove CryptXXX 3.0 Ransomware? Can You Decrypt Files Comprised by CryptXXX 3.0?

Researchers found that CryptXXX ransomware released a new version 3.0 against the efforts from Kaspersky security experts on trying to use RannohDecryptor to decrypt files for free that were previously encrypted by CryptXXX. It is bad that this CryptXXX 3.0 ransomware also has the unintended consequence of breaking the malware developers decryptor. Anyhow, it is critical to remove CryptXXX or CryptXXX 3.0 ransomware immediately once it is detected in the system.

With all kinds of features of other ransomware that were released before but still prevalent over the cyber network with strong powerful damage influence, CryptXXX 3.0 represents high risk to the security of a targeted system. The recent detected malicious ransomware include but not limited to, ".Locky" ransomware (Cryptosystem), UltraCrypter ransomware, PayRansom, JohnyCryptor ransomware, Mahasaraswati ransomware and many others.


Let’s have a closer look at this ransomware. CryptXXX 3.0 is a file-encrypting ransomware that can encrypt almost all documents found on victim’s computer. Generally, it utilizes RSA-2048 key (AES CBC 256-bit encryption algorithm), with the .crypz extension to encrypted files. Once such notorious activities have been performed, CryptXXX 3.0 then notifies the victims that they need to pay about 2.4 bitcoins, or approximately $1,000 USD if they want to regain their encrypted files or data.

However, it is important for you to know that you should not follow what this malicious ransomware claims. It will not really give you back the files. And your payment just further supports them to enlarge their malicious behaviors. What should you do then? We have to say there isn’t 100% solution to decrypt files compromised by CryptXXX 3.0 since it is well created with advanced technology which we have to say. And, it is advised you regain your filesyou’re your own backup version if you do have a good preparation and habits on preventing any potential risk. Besides, we would like to recommend you remove CryptXXX 3.0 without any hesitation. How to remove this ransomware? Please read the following for details.

How to get rid of CryptXXX 3.0 (.CRYPZ Files Encrypted) easily and completely?


Method 1: Follow a recommended video
Method 2: Manually remove it yourself
Method 3: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter

Method 1: Follow a recommended video



(In case the removal video is not always helpful for your specific issue in your specific system, please Free Download Recommended Security Tool to fix your PC.)

Method 2: Manually remove it yourself


Step 1: Close CryptXXX 3.0 pop-up

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc all together to open Task Manager, locate its related process (e.g. iexplore) and click "End Process".


Step 2: Reset your web browser

Internet Explorer:
  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon, choose "Internet options", go to General tab, enter your favorite website address, and click "Apply".
  2. On General tab, click "Delete…" button going to the "Delete Browsing History" window, click "Delete". Click "OK" to close the Internet Options window.
  3. Click "Start", find "Internet Explorer" and then right click on it, choose "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".

Google Chrome:
  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the icon menu (top right), select "Settings", and then go to On startup option, click "Set pages", delete the unwanted website address and then "OK".
  2. Go to Appearance option, check "Show Home button", and then click "Change". On the pop-up window, delete the unwanted website address in Open this page option, click "OK", and then uncheck "Show Home button".
  3. Go to History tab, click "Clear browsing date…" button. On the confirm window, click "Clear browsing date", and then close Chrome.
  4. Click "Start", find "Google Chrome", right click on it, and select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".

Mozilla Firefox:
  1. Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the icon menu (top right) and select "Options". Go to General tab, click "Restore to Default", and then click "OK".
  2. Here select "History", click the "Clear Recent History…" button. On the pop-up window, click "Clear Now".
  3. Click "Start", find "Mozilla Firefox", right click on it, and select "properties". On the pop-up window, go to Shortcut tab, delete the extension after ".exe" in Target, and click "OK".

Microsoft Edge:
  1. Type your homepage URL (here takes google.com as an example.) in the search bar next to the Windows 10 logo on the bottom off the screen, and hit Enter.
  2. Microsoft Edge opened up with a new tab for Google. You can see CryptXXX 3.0 still opens in a new tab that doesn't have focus.
  3. Click the "X" to close Edge. Do not click on CryptXXX 3.0 tab or it will get focus again.

Step 3: After a reboot the pop-up should be gone.


Method 3: Automatically remove it by using SpyHunter


Users: Why should I choose SpyHunter?
Lily: SpyHunter is a powerful, real-time anti-spyware application that designed to assist the average computer user in protecting their PC from malicious threats like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware,etc.
Users: Oh, it sounds really helpful!
Lily: Here shows how it works. See for your reference.

Step 1: Download SpyHunter to kill CryptXXX 3.0.

SpyHunter download button

Follow the installation guides to install it properly.



Step 2: Click "Malware Scan" to scan for CryptXXX 3.0.


Step 3: Select all the threats and click Remove to fix them.



Optional Step: Optimize your PC with RegCure Pro


Users: What can RegCure Pro do for me?
Lily: Developed by ParetoLogic Inc, RegCure Pro is really good at dealing with the left files. It can help to check and optimize your PC at the same time.
Users: Does RegCure Pro contain any additional items or conflict with my current used antivirus program?
Lily: No. You can download and use it with confidence. Here shows how it works.

Step 1: Download RegCure Pro.

RegCure Pro download button

Step 2: Follow the installation guides to install RegCure Pro step by step.



Step 3: Launch RegCure and make a full scan.


Step 4: If you do find anything, click "Fix All" to get rid of all the problems.


Important Note:


On removing CryptXXX 3.0, computer experts can try the manual steps. Novices are recommended to take SpyHunter. Don't make your PC worse when you even can't tell from your system files.

To check and optimize your PC, please click here for RegCure Pro.