Emsisoft Decrypter for AutoLocky

Emsisoft Decrypter for AutoLocky is a lightweight piece of software designed to help you decrypt files that have been locked by the AutoLocky ransomware.

Sign of an AutoLocky ransomware infection

As indicated by its name, AutoLocky is a type of ransomware that tries to impersonate the well-known and sadly, well-spread Locky ransomware. Similarly to Locky, the malware locks down the files on your computer using the LOCKY extension and their icons are replaced with ones that are very similar to Adobe Reader.
You get a ransom note demanding you pay up 0.75 bitcoin to get the decryption key as well as the instructions on how to create a wallet or buy the cryptocurrency.
The most common method of distribution is via malicious links posted on social media or replies on forums. Therefore, you should refrain from opening documents or accessing links that redirect you to pages that have nothing to do with the content you wanted to explore.

Drop the file over the utility to decrypt them

It is important to note that before you attempt to recover your files, first you need to delete the ransomware from your computer. Consequentially, you can backup the encrypted data and use the Task Manager to locate and shutdown the process. After you remove AutoLocky from your system, you can drag and drop the file onto the utility and wait for it to discover the decryption key.
The good news is that unlike Locky, AutoLocky does not try to delete the Shadow Volume Copies on your computer. While it is a strange behavior from a malware app, it means that victims have a high chance of restoring files without too much hassle.

A tool that can help you recover AutoLocky infected files

In case you are dealing with an AutoLocky infection, then you will be happy to learn that getting rid of it is not overly complicated. After you made sure that you erased the malware from your system, you can use the Emsisoft Decrypter for AutoLocky to recover your files.