The TCVP ransomware infects computers. It encrypts personal files. Then it renames them using the .tcvp extension. TCVP is a variant of the STOP DJVU ransomware family.
After encryption, TCVP leaves ...
The TCVP ransomware infects computers. It encrypts personal files. Then it renames them using the .tcvp extension. TCVP is a variant of the STOP DJVU ransomware family.
After encryption, TCVP leaves a ransom note called _readme.txt. This note has instructions to decrypt files. But decryption requires payment.
TCVP encrypts files everywhere – hard drives, flash drives, external media. It does not encrypt Windows system files. Nor files with extensions: .lnk, .bat, .ini, .sys, .dll. Also the file _readme.txt.
Encryption uses a unique key for each victim. This makes decryption without payment very difficult. The original files are deleted after encryption.
Encrypted files get the .tcvp extension. This marks them as infected. The ransom note _readme.txt demands payment in bitcoin to decrypt files.
TCVP encrypts only the first 150KB of larger files. So parts of larger files like videos and music may still work.
TCVP also installs other threats like VIDAR information stealer. And it disables Windows System Restore.
To decrypt files, payment is demanded. But paying provides no guarantee. Remove TCVP ransomware instead. Our guide provides removal instructions. And recovery options for encrypted .tcvp files. Act quickly, as chances decline over time.
