How to remove Byee Ransomware and decrypt .byee files

What is Byee Ransomware

Byee Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to encrypt data on a victim’s computer and demand a ransom for its decryption. It was discovered during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Byee encrypts files and appends their filenames with a .byee extension (e.g., 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.byee). After the encryption process, it drops a ransom note titled read_it-EC.txt. Note reassures the victim that they can restore their files, which have been encrypted. The note concludes with the cybercriminals’ contact information, which is provided via Telegram. The specific encryption algorithm used by Byee Ransomware is not known. However, modern ransomware often uses hybrid techniques that merge symmetric and asymmetric encryption.

Currently, there is no known method to decrypt .byee files without the attackers’ help. It is essential to exercise caution and refrain from making ransom payments, as they do not guarantee file recovery and only perpetuate criminal activities. Instead, focus on preventative measures, such as user education and routine backups, to safeguard against ransomware attacks. If your computer is already infected with Byee Ransomware, consider running a scan with a reputable antivirus program to remove the infection. Since Byee Ransomware is relatively recent, anti-malware developers may not have found a way to reverse its work yet. However, decoding instruments are constantly upgraded, so an effective countermeasure may become available in the future.

How Byee Ransomware infects computers

Ransomware, like Byee, can infect computers through various methods, including phishing emails, malvertising, fileless attacks, remote desktop protocol, drive-by downloads, and pirated software. The specific method used by Byee Ransomware is not mentioned in the search results, but it is likely to use one or more of these common infection methods.

1. Download Byee Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .byee files
3. Recover encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery Professional
4. Restore encrypted files with Windows Previous Versions
5. Restore files with Shadow Explorer
6. How to protect from threats like Byee Ransomware

Byee Ransomware files:


READ-THIS.txt
{randomname}.exe


Byee Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .byee files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .byee files. Download it here:

There is no purpose to pay the ransom because there is no guarantee you will receive the key, but you will put your bank credentials at risk.

Dr.Web Rescue Pack

Famous antivirus vendor Dr. Web provides free decryption service for the owners of its products: Dr.Web Security Space or Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite. Other users can ask for help in the decryption of .byee files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase a 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Byee Ransomware and removed from your computer you can try to decrypt your files. Antivirus vendors and individuals create free decryptors for some crypto-lockers. To attempt to decrypt them manually you can do the following:

Use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to restore .byee files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose location where you would like to restore files from and click Scan button.
5. Preview found files, choose ones you will restore and click Recover.

Using Windows Previous Versions option:

1. Right-click on infected file and choose Properties.
2. Select Previous Versions tab.
3. Choose particular version of the file and click Copy.
4. To restore the selected file and replace the existing one, click on the Restore button.
5. In case there is no items in the list choose alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
2. Run it and you will see screen listing of all the drives and the dates that shadow copy was created.
3. Select the drive and date that you want to restore from.
4. Right-click on a folder name and select Export.
5. In case there are no other dates in the list, choose alternative method.

If you are using Dropbox:

1. Login to the DropBox website and go to the folder that contains encrypted files.
2. Right-click on the encrypted file and select Previous Versions.
3. Select the version of the file you wish to restore and click on the Restore button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Byee Ransomware , in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Dashboard

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Alert

ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Blocked

Famous antivirus brand ZoneAlarm by Check Point released a comprehensive tool, that will help you with active anti-ransomware protection, as an additional shield to your current protection. The tool provides Zero-Day protection against ransomware and allows you to recover files. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is compatible with all other antiviruses, firewalls, and security software except ZoneAlarm Extreme (already shipped with ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware) or Check Point Endpoint products. The killer features of this application are: automatic file recovery, overwrite protection that instantly and automatically recovers any encrypted files, file protection that detects and blocks even unknown encryptors.

2. Back up your files

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storage, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, or remote network storage can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. Byee Ransomware uses some techniques to exploit this. One of the best services and programs for easy automatic online backup is iDrive. It has the most profitable terms and a simple interface. You can read more about iDrive cloud backup and storage here.

3. Do not open spam e-mails and protect your mailbox

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails are the most popular method of ransomware distribution. Using spam filters and creating anti-spam rules is good practice. One of the world leaders in anti-spam protection is MailWasher Pro. It works with various desktop applications and provides a very high level of anti-spam protection.