Trend Micro TeslaCrypt File Decryptor

The TeslaCrypt ransomware raged the online environment in 2015 and the first half of 2016, up until its developers decided to shutdown the project and publish the decryption key. Nevertheless, security companies rushed to release dedicated removal tools for freeing up a PC from the claws of the nasty trojan. One of them is Trend Micro's TeslaCrypt File Decryptor.

How do you know if your PC is infected?

The symptoms of the TeslaCrypt infection are obvious. If you somehow got the ransomware into your computer, you should see encrypted files that end with the .TeslaBackup extension.
TeslaCrypt uses AES encryption to block access to files, storing their SHA-256 checksums and attaching them a payment key. To unlock the files, you are prompted to pay up a certain amount of money, under the threat that the unlocking key will expire after a specific time period.

Helps TeslaCrypt victims remove the ransomware

Fortunately, tools such as Trend Micro TeslaCrypt File Decryptor are designed to offer assistance to TeslaCrypt victims. Although simple to use, this utility relies on Trend Micro's antimalware technology to get rid of the TeslaCrypt ransomware and restore access to locked files.
All you have to do is select the files that have been encrypted by TeslaCrypt and wait for the File Decryptor to do its magic. No installation is required, so the entire process requires just a few clicks.

Remove ransomware with dedicated removal tools

The best way to protect yourself and your data against ransomware is prevention. You should avoid downloading unknown files, opening suspicious emails and attachments, disable ActiveX content, and keep your operating system and security applications up-to-date.
Last but not least, it is advisable you create a backup of your most important files periodically, so as to avoid massive data loss in case disaster strikes. Nevertheless, if your files are already encrypted by the TeslaCrypt ransomware, you can try Trend Micro TeslaCrypt File Decryptor. And if another ransomware is making payment claims, then the Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor might be of help.