File Extension Library


.DEXTER File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .DEXTER files and how to open them?

Can't open .DEXTER file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DEXTER file.

What is a .DEXTER file extension?

.DEXTER file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.DEXTER is Troldesh (variant) ransomware affected file

File extension Dexter is used by a variant of ransomware called Troldesh which much like other similar threats encrypts users files and demands bitcoins as ransom. It is distributed via .zip files downloaded from internet links provided in a spam email.


How to open:

The only way to access the original files is to use a decrypter - if it exists.

How to convert:

Once you have decrypted the affected files, you can convert the content.

How to fix problems with .DEXTER files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DEXTER files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DEXTER file format
  2. You need to check the .DEXTER file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)