File Extension Library


.LEGION File Extension

  • Developer by: AVG Technologies (Grisoft)
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .LEGION files and how to open them?

Can't open .LEGION 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 .LEGION file.

What is a .LEGION file extension?

.LEGION file extension is created by AVG Technologies (Grisoft). .LEGION has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.LEGION is Legion ransomware affected file

File extension legion is mainly related to  variant of a ransomware labeled as Legion that is distributed via e-mails, encrypts users files and them demands ransom in bitcoins for their recovery.

Example: example.docx._23-06-2016-20-27-23_$f_tactics@aol.com$.legion


How to open:

Such files can only be accessed again and recovered when you pay the ransom in bitcoins. You can also wait until new decrypter is made and available for public.

How to convert:

You cannot convert or recover .legion files without some decryption utility.

How to fix problems with .LEGION files

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