PrincessLocker Ransomware Data Recovery

Written byHeloise Montini
Heloise Montini

Heloise Montini is a content writer whose background in journalism make her an asset when researching and writing tech content. Also, her personal aspirations in creative writing and PC gaming make her articles on data storage and data recovery accessible for a wide audience.

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Laura Pompeu

With 10 years of experience in journalism, SEO & digital marketing, Laura Pompeu uses her skills and experience to manage (and sometimes write) content focused on technology and business strategies.

Co-written byBogdan Glushko
Bogdan Glushko

CEO at SalvageData Recovery, Bogdan Glushko has over 18 years of experience in high-security data recovery. Over the years, he's been able to help restore data after logical errors, physical failures, or even ransomware attacks, for individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike.

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PrincessLocker is a dangerous and destructive form of malware that can encrypt your files and demand a ransom for their release. PrincessLocker 2.0 is the updated version of this malware, which is even more sophisticated and dangerous. Both versions of PrincessLocker Ransomware can cause serious harm to your computer and your data, so it's important to be aware of them and take steps to protect yourself.Here's what you need to know about PrincessLocker Ransomware:It uses the AES-256 encryption algorithm.There are a few different ways that PrincessLocker can find its way onto your computer: through phishing emails, which can contain malicious attachments or links that download the ransomware onto your system and through infected websites, or by downloading pirated software or other files from unsafe sources. Once the ransomware is on your computer, it will start encrypting your files and then display a ransom note demanding payment for the decryption key.PrincessLocker 2.0 uses a new encryption method that makes it even more difficult to recover your files without paying the ransom. PrincessLocker 2.0 spread through phishing emails, infected websites, or by downloading pirated software or other files from unsafe sources. If attackers infected you with PrincessLocker 2.0, you will see a ransom note when you try to access your encrypted files.

What extension do PrincessLocker and PrincessLocker 2.0 add?

The PrincessLocker uses the .locked extension, while PrincessLocker 2.0 uses the .cryp1 or .crypz extensions.It's important to take steps to protect yourself and your data.The best way to protect yourself from PrincessLocker and PrincessLocker 2.0 is to be cautious about the emails you open and the websites you visit. Be sure to only open emails from people you know and trust, and never click on any links or attachments in an email unless you're sure it's safe. When visiting websites, be sure to only click on links from trusted sources, and avoid downloading files from unsafe or unknown websites. You should also install and update anti-virus and anti-malware software to help protect your computer from PrincessLocker and other forms of malware.If you do find yourself infected with PrincessLocker Ransomware or PrincessLocker 2.0 Ransomware, the best thing to do is to not pay the ransom. There is no guarantee that you will get your files back even if you do pay, and in some cases, paying the ransom can make things worse.Instead, you should focus on trying to recover your files from a backup, if you have one.If you don't have a backup, some file recovery methods may be able to help, but there are no guarantees.

Public decryption tools are not available for PrincessLocker and PrincessLocker 2.0 Ransomware at this time. We designed specially SalvageData data recovery software to help you recover your data from ransomware attacks. 

If you have any questions or need any assistance, our team of data recovery experts is here to help. SalvageData Recovery Services provides 24/7 emergency data recovery services to help you recover your data as quickly as possible. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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