.KRAB File Extension
GandCrab V4 Ransomware Encrypted File
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What is a KRAB file?
A KRAB file is a file encrypted by the GandCrab V4 virus, a trojan horse utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's file, such as a .XLSX or .MP4 file, encrypted with the Salsa20 algorithm. KRAB files became prevalent in July 2018 and are similar to .GDCB files.
More Information
The GandCrab V4 virus is ransomware, where the purpose of the virus is to take your computer files hostage and force you to pay the perpetrator (typically via bitcoin) to unlock your files. The virus is a trojan horse that is commonly introduced through fake blogs that provide cracked software. Users download and install the software, which is actually the GandCrab V4 virus that scrambles, renames, and encrypts the user's files. The virus then generates a .TXT ransom note (KRAB-DECRYPT.txt) informing you of the takeover and what you need to do to recover your files.
Common KRAB Filenames
filename.ext.KRAB - Encrypted files have the KRAB extension appended to the end of the file. For example, sample.xls becomes sample.xls.KRAB.
How to open a KRAB file
There is no program currently available to effectively restore KRAB files to their original state. If you backup your files, you can execute a full system restore.
Warning
FileInfo.com recommends you never pay a ransom to decrypt files encrypted by ransomware. Paying a ransom encourages ransomware distributors to continue their efforts, and there is no guarantee that paying a ransom will give you access to your files. Instead, you should restore your data from a recent backup created before the ransomware infected your computer.