WanaKiwi, File decrypting tool for WannaCry ransomware
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If your PC recently affected with WannaCry attack and you have been left with no solution. You can try WanaKiwi, file decrypting tool for WannaCry ransomware to get your data back in an unlocked state.
Wanakiwi file decrypting tool wannacry ransomware
Benjamin Delpy tested loopholes in WannaCry worm and released a tool called ‘WanaKiwi’ that will generate keys to decrypt data on Windows XP, 7, 2003, 2008 and possibly Vista.
How WanaKiwi helps in data decryption
WanaKiwi searches memory of the infected system and extracts different variables on which secret key was based on and regenerates key by itself. Later it uses generated key to decrypt data affected by Wannacry.
Matt Suiche, French ethical hacker tested and confirmed that it works on Windows 7 and older Windows versions like XP, 2003 and more.
Also read: How to remove Locky- Ransomeware virus demanding Bitcoins to get your data back.
How to decrypt your files using WanaKiwi
- Download WanaKiwi from below given link.
- Wanakiwi will automatically locate the file and start the process
- The settings of the application have been set by default, so no changes need to be made and your data will be available unencrypted.
Download from here: https://github.com/gentilkiwi/wanakiwi/releases
Recover your deleted data after encryption
You can also recover data deleted by Wannacry after encrypting by using EaseUs recovery software available at http://www.easeus.com/datarecoverywizard/free-data-recovery-software.htm