Uninstall Yyto virus (Uninstall Guide) - Jun 2018 updated

Description of Yyto ransomware

Yyto – a file-encrypting virus that has been updated several times

Yyto is a ransomware virus that asks to pay the ransom in exchange for data recovery tool.

Yyto is crypto-virus that uses AES-256 encryption cipher to lock files on the targeted computer. The original version of the virus appends .YYTO file extension to the data. However, it has been updated a couple of times, so other variants of the malware can make file useless by adding .b007 and .codyprince92@mail.com.ovgm extensions. When ransomware corrupts all files, it delivers a ransom note where victims are asked to contact crooks ASAP.

Yyto ransomware operates as an ordinary file-encrypting virus. It usually arrives on the system when a user opens an obfuscated email attachment. Any file attached in the email can contain malware payload. This particular ransomware is dropped and executed from 2.exe or RS01bz.exe files.

On the affected machine Yyto virus immediately makes system changes to run on Windows startup and starts data encryption procedure. All versions of the virus use AES-256 cryptography to compromise files. The original ransomware appends .YYTO suffix. Though, victims can also find .b007 and .codyprince92@mail.com.ovgm extensions added to their files too.

When all files are encrypted, ransomware delivers a ransom note where victims can learn about data encryption and are given instructions what they need to do:

Hello. Your files have been encrypted.

For help, write to this e-mail: codyprince92@mail.com
Attach to the letter 1-2 files (no more than 3 MB) and your personal key.

Each version of the virus includes the same instructions in differently named files. Researchers have discovered the following names of the ransom notes:

• help_to_decrypt.txt;
• read_to_txt_file.yyt;
• help.txt;
• encrypt.txt;
• Readme.txt.

Yyto delivers a ransom note as soon as all files are made useless.

Also, crooks use different email addresses for communication with victims. Currently, authors of Yyto asks to send an email to these email addresses:

• odyprince92@mail.com;
• cutterswish@torbox3uiot6wchz.onion;
• isabell@torbox3uiot6wchz.onion;
• albertkerr94@mail.com;
• colecyrus@mail.com.

However, we do not recommend emailing cyber criminals. You will be asked to pay a specific sum of money for the decryptor. The problem is that you cannot trust these people. They may not have a working tool or might blackmail you into paying more than it was first asked. Once they drain your bank account, they might disappear leaving you without a needed tool.

For this reason, you should remove Yyto from the machine and try other methods to get back access to your files. Unfortunately, the official decryptor is not available yet. So, any of the ransomware versions cannot be fully recovered without backups.

If you have backups or want to try our suggested alternative methods below, you should not rush. The first and the most important task is YYto removal. Once you scan the machine with FortectIntego or another anti-malware software and become sure that your PC is virus-free, you can proceed without data recovery without worrying about an affected external hard drive and repeated file encryption.

Yyto is a file-encrypting malware that has several versions. However, they all work the same - after data encryption, victims are asked to pay the ransom.

Versions of Yyto ransomware virus

.read_to_txt_file.juuj file extension virus. It is the first update from the virus developers. However, it continues using AES cryptography but appends a new file extension to the targeted data. Just like the name suggests, it appends .read_to_txt_file.juuj suffix. Also, it uses a different name for the data recovery instructions. The ransom-demanding message from cyber criminals is provided in help.txt where victims learn that they need to contact criminals using isabell@torbox3uiot6wchz.onion address.

.m5m5 file extension virus. Released in September 2017, this version also uses the same encryption algorithm. But this time malware uses .m5m5 suffix to make files useless on the affected machine. Researchers report that ransomware can download one of two ransom notes – help.txt or encrypt.txt. However, both of them provide the same instructions and demand to send an email to albertkerr94@mail.com in order to learn how to get access to the encrypted files back.

Yyto virus can append different file extensions to audio, video, image, and other popular files.

Colecyrus ransomware virus. The third version of the virus is quite different compared with the previous ones. It uses AES-CBC cryptography and adds .b007 file extension. Despite slightly changed encryption, authors of malware still use the same data recovery pattern. They provide a contact email address (colecyrus@mail.com) and ask victims to contact them immediately.

.codyprince92@mail.com.ovgm file extension virus. The fourth version of ransomware emerged in June 2018. It uses .codyprince92@mail.com.ovgm file extension and places Readme.txt to the folders that contain encrypted files. In the ransom note, criminals provide one more email address to communicate with cyber criminals. This time, they use codyprince92@mail.com address.

Malicious spam email attachments are the main ransomware distribution method

According to the latest research data, this file-encrypting virus mostly spreads via email attachments. Usually, these emails appear in the spam folder and include attachments. However, crooks might find the way how to trick spam filters and you might find a dangerous email in the main inbox. Therefore, before opening any email attachment, you have to make sure that it’s safe to do:

• Check sender’s email address;
• Make sure that you were supposed to receive such email;
• Look up for grammar mistakes or other language errors in the body;
• Do not open attachment if the body or subject line is empty;
• Check the attachment with online virus scanners.

However, file-encrypting viruses might find the way to the device using other methods too. So, you need to be careful when browsing the web and create backups. Installing powerful antivirus is also recommended precautions, but even the most powerful tool cannot protect you if you do not watch your clicks and downloads online.

Eliminate Yyto virus and try to restore your files

To remove Yyto from the machine entirely, you need to use professional tools like FortectIntego, Malwarebytes or SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner. Virus elimination without security software is not recommended due to the specifications and operation of the ransomware. This cyber threat includes lots of files, programs and might affect various system processes. So, it’s hard to detect and get rid of safely.

However, Yyto removal might require taking some additional steps. The virus can block installation of an anti-malware program or system scans, so you need to reboot the device to Safe Mode with Networking. At the end of the article, you can find virus removal instructions and data recovery options.