.BC5B File Extension
- Category: Encoded Files
What are .BC5B files and how to open them?
Can't open .BC5B 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 .BC5B file.What is a .BC5B file extension?
.BC5B file extension has been classified as Encoded Files.
.BC5B is Ransomware Encrypted File
A BC5B file is a file encrypted by ransomware, a virus utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's file, such as a .JPG, .WMV, or .DOCX file, which is encrypted by the malware.
The purpose of ransomware is to take your files hostage and force you to pay the perpetrator (commonly by way of bitcoin) to unlock your files. The virus is a trojan horse that was introduced through a personal document (most likely a fake invoice .DOC or DOCX file asking you to enable macros) attached to an email. Once the virus affects your computer it begins scrambling your files, renaming them, and encrypting them. The virus usually then generates a .TXT ransom note informing you of the encryption of your files and what you need to do to recover them.
There is no program currently available to effectively restore your files. If you backup your files you can execute a full system restore. Otherwise, the only known way to decrypt your infected files is to pay the criminal for the private key and decrypt program.