.WALLET File Extension
MultiBit Wallet File
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What is a WALLET file?
A WALLET file is a file created by Multibit, an international Bitcoin wallet used to perform Bitcoin transactions. It contains past transactions and private keys used to enable BitCoin transactions.
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To create a WALLET file in Multibit, select File → New Wallet, name your file, choose a save location, select "MultiBit (*.wallet)" from the "File Format" drop down menu, and click Save.
To open a WALLET file in Multibit, simply double-click the file or select File → Open Wallet, navigate to and select your WALLET file, and click Open.
Common WALLET Filenames
saving.wallet - The main wallet used for containing any transactions and private keys you have. Stored with the WALLET files you create.
Programs that open or reference WALLET files
Wallet Ransomware
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A WALLET file may also be a file encrypted by the CryptoMix, or CrypMix, virus, which is ransomware utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's file, such as a .PDF or .DOCX file, encrypted with AES encryption by the virus. WALLET files are similar to .LOCKY files but became prevalent in 2017.
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The CryptoMix virus may also be referred to as a CrypMix, CryptFile2, or Dharma virus. It is dangerous malware that is commonly known as ransomware, where the purpose of the virus is to take your files hostage and force you to pay the perpetrator (by way of bitcoin) to unlock your files.
Once the virus infiltrates your computer it begins scrambling your files, renaming them, and encrypting them. The virus then generates a .TXT ransom note (#_RESTORING_FILES_#.TXT) informing you of the takeover and what you need to do to recover your files.
The virus appends the [[email protected]].ID[victim_16_character_ID].wallet extension to your files. For example, if you have a sample.docx file it becomes [email protected] file. The [[email protected]] address is most likely one of the following addresses:
How to open a WALLET file
There is no program currently available to effectively restore WALLET files to their original state. If you back up 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.
Programs that open WALLET files
MultiDoge Wallet File
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A WALLET file may also be a file created by MultiDoge, a port of the MultiBit client for Bitcoin used to perform Bitcoin transactions. It contains one or more private keys, which are strings of characters used to verify the identity of the user and enable BitCoin transactions.
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To create a WALLET file in MultiDoge, click the New Wallet button or select File → New Wallet, name your file, choose a save location, and click Ok.
To open a WALLET file in MultiDoge, select File → Open Wallet, navigate to and select your WALLET file, and click Open.
Common WALLET Filenames
multidoge.wallet - Default filename given to a new WALLET file.