File Extension Library


.SEXY File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .SEXY files and how to open them?

Can't open .SEXY 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 .SEXY file.

What is a .SEXY file extension?

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

.SEXY is PayDay ransomware affected files

File extension sexy seems to be used by a ransomware labeled as PayDay, which first appeared in December 2016 and seems to be based of the infamous off of Hidden-Tear.

When the ransomware does it's work, encrypts user's files and appends .sexy suffix to encrypted files and also creates ransom notes called !!!!!ATENÇÃO!!!!!.html.


How to open:

You need to wait for some decryptor to appear, if it ever appears. Otherwise restore from backup.

How to convert:

You can only convert the files once you have restored them using decryptor.

How to fix problems with .SEXY files

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