Remove PencilCry Ransomware
The PencilCry Ransomware is a file-locking application, which could cause major trouble if it manages to infect your device. Restoring the files it locks is next to impossible, because it uses a secure file-encryption algorithm. The creators of the malware hold the software necessary for the decryption, but they are not giving it away for free. Instead, they demand to receive a Bitcoin payment from the victims who want to have their data decrypted.
The PencilCry Ransomware may be spread online with the assistance of fake downloads, misleading ads, deceptive installers, and other low-quality files. You should not interact with shady files and types if you wish to avoid malware while browsing the Web. Also, make sure to use up-to-date antivirus software at all times.
The PencilCry Ransomware attack renders files inaccessible, and tags their names with the '.pencilcry' suffix. It then displays a ransom message in a new window that has the title 'Pencil Decrypt0r v1.0.' The crooks give victims 48 hours to pay the ransom fee. Surprisingly, the criminals only ask for $1 via Bitcoin – it is not clear whether this is a mistake by them. They also claim that users can tap F2 while the decryptor is opened to have two of their files randomly decrypted. If the PencilCry Ransomware takes over your data, then it might be a good idea to try and send $1 worth of Bitcoin to the attacker's wallet. If this does not work and your data is still locked, you should proceed to run an up-to-date anti-malware scanner to eliminate the threat. After this, explore other data recovery tools and options.
