The BlackByte virus is a sophisticated ransomware-type malware that stealthily encrypts your personal files. Standard antivirus software may not detect the BlackByte virus as it uses advanced infection techniques and file encryption methods. In most cases, web users are infected with ransomware by clicking on a compromised ad, an infected web link, or an incomplete spam message. Unfortunately, you will not know what is happening as Ransomware attacks generally show no symptoms and can encrypt your file without interruption.
The worst part is that the file encryption process cannot be recognized as something worth your attention even by your computer’s antivirus program. This is because it is simply not a malicious process at all. Antivirus software generally allows it to function as completely legitimate because file encryption, when not used in ransomware, is primarily a means of data protection.
The BlackByte ransomware renders the files inaccessible by encrypting them and generates a ransom note (BlackByte_restoremyfiles.hta) that contains instructions on how to contact the attackers to decrypt the data and other details. Additionally, BlackByte adds the extension “.blackbyte” to the names of the encrypted files. For example, rename a file named “1.jpg” to “1.jpg.blackbyte” Cyber criminals created this ransom note to inform victims that their documents, databases and other files are encrypted. To decrypt files, victims must purchase a decryption tool, but it should be noted that doing this does not ensure that the files will be returned to you and is not recommended.
It is far better to rely on your own efforts to remove BlackByte rather than waiting for criminals to send you a secret decryption key. Also, as soon as you successfully remove the ransomware, you can proceed with alternative file restoration methods. You can also connect your personal backup sources and copy your files from there and even if it is a little more work this will always be the most reliable option.
