How to remove Jypo Ransomware and decrypt .jypo files

What is Jypo Ransomware

Jypo Ransomware is the next generation of STOP Ransomware family from the same authors. The ransomware family is known for its widespread distribution and frequent updates with new variants. Like other members of the Djvu family, Jypo Ransomware is designed to encrypt the victim’s files and demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. The ransom note left by Jypo Ransomware instructs the victim to contact the attackers via email to negotiate the ransom payment.This virus aims important user’s files, such as documents, photos, databases, music, mail. Ransomware encodes them with AES encryption and adds .jypo extensions to affected files. All these variations use similar algorithms, that are unbreakable, however, in certain conditions .jypo files, encrypted by the ransomware, can be decrypted using STOP Djvu Decryptor (provided below). This version of STOP Ransomware uses the following e-mail addresses: support@freshmail.top and datarestorehelp@airmail.cc. Jypo Ransomware creates _readme.txt ransom note file. Here is the content of this file:

Authors of Jypo Ransomware promise to send a decryption tool for encrypted files in exchange for $980 (or for $490, if the ransom is paid within 72 hours). We must warn the victims, that malefactors often don’t keep promises, and cheat users without sending a decoder. We recommend you remove the active infection of Jypo Ransomware and use decryption tools available for .jypo files. If decryption is impossible at the moment, keep encrypted files, that cannot be decrypted yet, to the moment, when the decryption tool will be updated. It’s easy to find and copy encrypted files on your computer using CryptoSearch utility. Now you should try the manual guide in this article to restore files. Usage of file-recovery software can also help users return some copies of files, that were removed earlier. Perform instructions on this page, to remove Jypo Ransomware and decrypt .jypo files in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

How Jypo Ransomware infected your computer

Jypo Ransomware, like other variants of the Djvu family, may be distributed through various methods, including phishing emails, exploit kits, and software cracks. It is important to note that Jypo Ransomware may be distributed through different channels and techniques than other variants of the Djvu family. To protect your computer from Jypo Ransomware and other ransomware attacks, it is recommended to maintain regular backups of your important files and to keep your software and operating system up to date with the latest security patches. You should also exercise caution when opening emails or attachments from unknown sources and avoid downloading software from questionable websites. Additionally, it is recommended to use reputable antivirus software and to keep it updated to detect and remove any potential threats on your computer. In the event of a ransomware attack, it is generally not recommended to pay the ransom as it does not guarantee the safe return of your files and may encourage cybercriminals to continue their illegal activities.

1. Download Jypo Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .jypo 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. Restore media files with Media Repair
7. How to protect from threats like Jypo Ransomware

Virus modifies “hosts” file to block Windows updates, downloading antivirus programs, and visiting sites related to security news or offering security solutions. Jypo Ransomware comes along with AZORult trojan, which was initially created to steal logins and passwords. The process of infection also looks like installing Windows updates, the malware shows a fake window, that mimics the update process.

It uses rdpclip.exe to replace a legal Windows file and to launch an attack on a computer network. After encrypting the files, the encrypter is deleted using the delself.bat command file. Jypo Ransomware virus is propagated via spam attack with malicious e-mail attachments and using manual PC hacking. Can be distributed by hacking through an unprotected RDP configuration, fraudulent downloads, exploits, web injections, fake updates, repackaged, and infected installers. The virus assigns a certain ID to the victims, which is used to name those files and supposedly to send a decryption key. Great tools to protect against Jypo Ransomware are: Emsisoft Anti-Malware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

How to remove Jypo Ransomware manually

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

Jypo Ransomware files:

_readme.txt
rdpclip.exe
delself.bat
{randomname}.exe

Jypo Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .jypo files

Use automated decryptors

Download STOP Djvu Decryptor from EmsiSoft (.jypo variations)

IMPORTANT: Read this detailed guide on using STOP Djvu Decryptor to avoid file corruption and time wasting.

STOP Djvu Decryptor is able to decrypt .jypo files, encrypted by Jypo Ransomware. This tool was developed by EmsiSoft. It works in automatic mode, but in most cases works only for files encrypted with offline keys. Download it here:

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 .jypo files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analysis of 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 Jypo Ransomware and removed it from your computer, you can try decrypting 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 .jypo 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.

Use Media Repair to decrypt media files encrypted with .jypo

1. Download Media Repair tool.
2. Right-click on the downloaded archive, and select Extract to Media_Repair\.
3. Then double-click on the extracted .exe file to launch the utility.
4. At first, you have to choose which file type you want to decrypt. You can do it from the drop-down menu in the utility.
5. Next, browser the folder with encrypted or reference files. Choose any of them and click on the Test icon located in the top right corner.
6. Media Repair will display a pop-up message with information on whether it can repair the selected file or not.
7. After checking if it is possible or not, select your reference file and click on the icon right under the Test button we used in step #5.
8. If the file pair is properly matched, you can move on and hit the Play button to start repairing. You can also stop the process anytime by clicking on the Stop button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Jypo 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. Jypo 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.