.CRYPTED File Extension

Encrypted File

A crypted file extension is associated with the Ashampoo WinOptimizer tool. WinOptimizer is used to optimize Windows performance. A crypted file stores encrypted data. To open: Use Ashampoo WinOptimiz...

General Information

Title .CRYPTED File Extension
Extension .crypted
Full Form Encrypted File
File Type Data File
Developer Malware Authors
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store encrypted data
Additional Functions Ransom demands
Features Encrypted content

File Characteristics

Quality Inaccessible
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Hostage Yes
Malicious Activity Yes
File Recovery Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data loss, Extortion
Best Practices Regular backups, Anti-malware

Historical/Version Information

Associated Ransomware Multiple variants
Prevalence Varies with ransomware trends

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .locked, .encrypted, .crypto

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ransomware Decryption Tools Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Antivirus Software Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux