Jigsaw ransomware is a new threat that affects computers and demands ransom in a terrifying manner. If you fail to hand over the money in time, Jigsaw proceeds with the related deletion of your files and warns you to avoid anything “funny.” Fortunately, security researchers were able to crack the ransomware and create a free tool to decrypt the infected files.
In recent years, we have seen a huge increase in reported ransomware cases. While some have threatened to affect medical devices, others have managed to go unnoticed by the most well-known antiviruses on the market.
Adding its name to the list of the most insidious malware, Jigsaw ransomware is here to haunt your nights by playing a scary game with you. It seems that its creator was inspired by the Saw movies, warning you with the familiar and creepy face of Billy.
Why is Jigsaw ransomware so scary?
After Jigsaw infects your computer, it gives you a 24-hour window to find a way to buy $150 in Bitcoins and send them to a specific address.
While other ransomware increases the amount as time passes, Jigsaw ransomware goes crazy and starts deleting your files.
Just like criminals in movies, Jigsaw loves sudden outbursts and warnings: "If you try anything funny," Jigsaw will delete all your files.
If you muster up all your courage and perform the tried and tested method of rebooting your system, another 1,000 files will be deleted. If you wait another hour, even more files will be deleted.
Let me warn you once again, Jigsaw is really serious about its threats. And, if you wait long enough – about 72 hours – all your files will be deleted.
Calm down guys! Here is a free tool to decrypt your files.
Thanks to the efforts of Bleeping Computer, MalwareHunterTeam , and DemonSlay335, a new tool is now available to decrypt the ransomware for free. To decrypt your files, follow these simple steps:
- The first step involves opening Task Manager and ending the firefox.exe and drpbx.exe processes.
- Now run MSConfig and disable the process that starts at startup with the name firefox.exe that points to the executable in %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Frfx\firefox.exe.
After these steps, you will need to download this file (JigSawDecrypter.zip) and extract its files.
Now, double-click the JigSawDecrypter.exe to launch the program and press the Decrypt My Files.
That's all you need to do to decrypt your files. However, don't forget to follow all safety procedures to avoid such unpleasant situations!
