File Extension Library


.CONFICKER File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .CONFICKER files and how to open them?

Can't open .CONFICKER 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 .CONFICKER file.

What is a .CONFICKER file extension?

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

.CONFICKER is Conficker ransomware affected file

File extension conficker seems to be also used by Conficker ransomware that encrypts users files and demands bitcoins as ransom. The ransom note left in the affected folder is named decrypt.txt.


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 .CONFICKER files

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