How to remove JobCrypter Ransomware and decrypt .locked or .css files

What is JobCrypter Ransomware

JobCrypter Ransomware is crypto-virus ransomware based on Hidden Tear code. Virus adds .locked or .css extensions to encrypted files. This crypto-extortioner encrypts user data using 3DES, and then requires a redemption to return the files back. Judging by the text of the demand for the ransom, JobCrypter is focused only on French users. However, it is noteworthy that many infected JobCrypter PCs were in Lithuania. To remove the blocking of files, the affected party needs to pay a ransom of 300 euros from the PaySafeCard. Here is ransom message malware shows to users:

Bonjour, nous somme des êtres humains sans emplois, en cherche pas les problèmes,
en veux juste nourrir nos familles, nous vous demandant de ne pas faire des bêtises avec nous,
Parce que ce n'est pas bien pour vous,
Nous avons crypté tous vos fichiers et nous demandons de nous Payer une rançon de 500 EURO pour débloquer vos fichiers,
Nous vous garantissons le déblocage totale de vos fichier et ne plus jamais entendre parler de nous,
Moyen de Payement:
contactez nous sur l'un de ces emails pour en savoir plus.
benitsanstravaille@outlook.fr (frthnfdsgalknbvfkj@outlook.fr) (geniesanstravaille@outlook.fr)
benitsanstravaille@yahoo.fr (frthnfdsgalknbvfkj@yahoo.com) (geniesanstravaille@yahoo.fr)
benitsanstravaille@gmail.com (frthnfdsgalknbvfkj@gmail.com) (geniesanstravaille@gmail.com)
Toute demande de déblocage sans Payer sera automatiquement rejeté,
N'oubliez pas de préciser l'identifiant de votre Ordinateur sur le titre du mail, voici votre identifiant: 1E857D00
En gis de bonne volonté et pour vous prouver que ce n'est pas une arnaque,
Nous allons décrypter un fichier gratuitement pour vous, à condition qu'il soit une photo, un Document PDF ou un fichier audio,
Veuillez nous envoyer un de vos fichiers Crypté en pièce-jointe à l'un des courriel cité au-dessus
et n'oubliez pas de préciser aussi l'identifiant de votre ordinateur pour que nous puissions localiser votre clé de décryptage parmi celle de nos clients.
Vous aurez une repense avec le Code de déblocage dans le même jour du payement.
Si vous supprimer ce fichier texte vous supprimer egalement votre fichier, regarder en dessous, votre fichier est la, Crypté en texte,
Veuillez nous excuser pour le désagrément.

The text file with the message is most often called Comment débloquer mes fichiers.txt, however, some versions use Readme.txt name. JobCrypter Ransomware first appeared in 2016, but had several updates and traffic spikes in 2018. There is no guaranteed way to restore affected files at the moment. Instruction below will assist you to remove JobCrypter Ransomware and recover locked files in Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7.

JobCrypter Ransomware

JobCrypter Ransom Note

How JobCrypter Ransomware infected your PC

JobCrypter Ransomware virus spreads via infected websites. On infected sites, JSCoinminer is detected, a Web attack is conducted on visitors’ computers. Can be also distributed by hacking through an unprotected RDP configuration, using email spam and malicious attachments, fraudulent downloads, exploits, web injections, fake updates, repackaged and infected installers. Virus assigns certain ID with the victims, that is used to name those files and supposedly to send decryption key. In order to prevent infection with this type of threats in future we recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Norton Antivirus.

Download JobCrypter Ransomware Removal Tool

To remove JobCrypter Ransomware completely we recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 from EnigmaSoft Limited. It detects and removes all files, folders and registry keys of JobCrypter Ransomware.

How to remove JobCrypter Ransomware manually

It is not recommended to remove JobCrypter Ransomware manually, for safer solution use Removal Tools instead.

JobCrypter Ransomware files:

L o c k e r.exe
FL.exe
Screen.jpg


JobCrypter Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .locked or .css files

Use automated decryptors

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .locked or .css 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.

If you are infected with JobCrypter Ransomware and removed it 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 Phoenix Data Recovery Pro to restore .locked or .css files

1. Download Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery Pro.
2. Select location to scan for lost files and click Scan button.
3. Wait until Quick and Deep scans finish.
4. Preview found files and restore them.

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 JobCrypter 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

Regardless of success of protection against ransomware threats, you can save your files using simple online backup. Cloud services are quite fast and cheap nowadays. There is more sense using online backup, than creating physical drives, that can get infected and encrypted when connected to PC or get damaged from dropping or hitting. Windows 10 and 8/8.1 users can find pre-installed OneDrive backup solution from Microsoft. It is actually one of the best backup services on the market, and has reasonable pricing plans. Users of earlier versions can get acquainted with it here. Make sure to backup and sync most important files and folders in OneDrive.

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

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails is 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 very high level of anti-spam protection.