File Extension Library


.ZZZZZ File Extension

  • Category: Encoded Files

What are .ZZZZZ files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZZZZZ 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 .ZZZZZ file.

What is a .ZZZZZ file extension?

.ZZZZZ file extension has been classified as Encoded Files.

.ZZZZZ is Ransomware Encrypted File

A ZZZZZ file is a file encrypted by Locky ransomware, a virus utilized by cybercriminals. It contains a user's personal file, such as a .TXT or .PNG file, encrypted with AES-265 and RSA methods. ZZZZZ files became popular in 2016.

The Locky virus is highly dangerous malware. It is commonly referred to as ransomware, where the purpose of the virus is to take your files hostage and force you to pay the perpetrator (by way of bitcoin) to unlock your files. The virus is a trojan horse that is spread via spam email that include infected attachments or malicious links. Once the virus affects your computer it begins scrambling your files, renaming them, and encrypting them. The virus then generates a .TXT ransom note informing you of the takeover and what you need to do to recover your files.

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 perpetrator for the private key and decrypt program.

Common ZZZZZ Filenames

[8_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[4_random_characters]-[12_random_characters].zzzzz - The naming method of ZZZZZ files.

How to fix problems with .ZZZZZ files

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