.XXX File Extension
Compucon Singer Embroidery File
| Developer | Compucon USA |
| Popularity |
3.5 | 92 Votes |
| Category | Misc Files |
| Format | Binary |
What is an XXX file?
File used by Compucon's Embroidery Operating System (EOS), a program used to create embroideries and other patterns for Compucon sewing machines; contains a stitch pattern, including color, lettering, design patterns, stitch density, and size.
XXX files may be loaded onto a sewing machine to automatically create embroideries. They may also be converted into formats usable by other types of sewing machines.
NOTE: The file extension ".xxx" may also be used as a placeholder for a generic or undefined file extension.
Programs that open XXX files
Extractor Ransomware Encrypted File
| Developer | N/A |
| Popularity |
3.3 | 10 Votes |
| Category | Encoded Files |
| Format | N/A |
What is an XXX file?
An XXX file is a file encrypted by Extractor ransomware, a trojan horse utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's file, such as an .XLS or .PDF file, that has been encrypted to prevent it from opening. XXX files became prevalent in 2017 and are similar to .LOCKY files.
The purpose of Extractor ransomware is to take your files hostage and force you to pay the perpetrator to unlock your files. The virus is a trojan horse that is typically introduced through fake updates or downloads or email attachments. Once the virus affects your computer it begins scrambling your files, renaming them, and encrypting them. The virus then generates a .TXT (ReadMe_XXX.txt) ransom note informing you of the takeover and what you are meant to do to recover your files.
How to open an XXX file
No known program can restore XXX files to their original state. The best way to recover your files is to retrieve them from a recent backup or perform a System Restore to a point before your computer was infected.
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.