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CryDecryptor is an Android application to decrypt files from device compromised by the CryCryptor ransomware

= CryDecryptor

This application decrypts files on Android devices compromised with the CryCryptor ransomware.

You can find a pre-built Android application package in the https://github.com/eset/cry-decryptor/releases[release section].

For a detailed analysis of the CryCryptor ransomware, see ESET researchers' article https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/06/24/new-ransomware-uses-covid19-tracing-guise-target-canada-eset-decryptor/["New ransomware uses COVID-19 tracing guise to target Canada; ESET offers decryptor"] on https://www.welivesecurity.com[WeLiveSecurity].

== Usage

If your device was infected with CryCryptor, here is a tutorial on how to decrypt your files.

  1. Open this page (https://github.com/eset/cry-decryptor) using your mobile device and tap the link below to download ESET's CryDecryptor tool:

https://github.com/eset/cry-decryptor/releases/download/v1.0/CryDecryptor.apk

  1. Access the file in your "Download" folder and tap it to launch the CryDecryptor installation.

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  1. Tap "Install".

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  1. Once installed tap on "Open" to launch CryDecryptor or find the CryDecryptor app on your Home screen.

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  1. CryDecryptor tool will automatically try to launch the decryption process of the ransomware.

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