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.PAYM File Extension

  • Developer by: Michael Gillespie
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .PAYM files and how to open them?

Can't open .PAYM 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 .PAYM file.

What is a .PAYM file extension?

.PAYM file extension is created by Michael Gillespie. .PAYM has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.PAYM is Jigsaw Ransomware affected file

The paym file extension is primarily associated with encrypted files produced by one of the latest variant of ransomware labeled as Jigsaw.

It encrypts users files and demands ransom to be paid in bitcoins.


How to open:

You can use special decryptor software from Michale Gillespie to decrypt Jigsaw encrypted archives.

How to convert:

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

How to fix problems with .PAYM files

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