Security News > 2022 > February > Free decryptor released for TargetCompany ransomware victims
Czech cybersecurity software firm Avast has released a decryption utility to help TargetCompany ransomware victims recover their files for free.
The TargetCompany ransomware decryptor works by cracking the password after comparing an encrypted file with its original unencrypted version.
Avast says this only has to be done once per each device encrypted by TargetCompany ransomware since the decryptor wizard will allow you to enter previously cracked encryption passwords by selecting the "I know the password for decrypting files."
TargetCompany ransomware victims can download the decryption tool from Avast's servers to decrypt entire disk partitions using the instructions displayed within the tool's user interface.
You can find additional instructions on how to use Avast's TargetCompany ransomware decryptor here.
Avast also released free decryptors for Babuk, AtomSilo, and LockFile ransomware in October 2021 to allow victims to recover their files without paying a ransom.