Anti-Ransomware CryptoBuster FAQs

CryptoBuster is an anti-ransomware solution that you can install alongside your existing security product. It provides an extra layer of security against ransomware attacks and fills any gaps that your current security solution may have missed. With CryptoBuster, you can rest assured that your valuable data is well-protected from damage caused by ransomware.

CryptoBuster Beta has two techniques to prevent ransomware attacks. The first method is creating bait files called honeypots in strategic areas of the system with custom names, which allow honeypot files to be targeted by ransomware before they encrypt the user's files. CryptoBuster constantly monitors these honeypots and will instantly terminate any program that interferes with them.

In addition to honeypots, CryptoBuster can monitor the File System to detect any malicious activity that may signal a ransomware attack, such as the creation of files with extensions commonly used by ransomware to encrypt user's files, the creation of potentially dangerous files like scripts and batch files that are often used in ransomware attacks, or files with fake extensions that attackers use to disguise harmful executables as normal documents. Unlike honeypots, which can only detect ongoing ransomware attacks, the File Extensions Monitor can detect and prevent ransomware attacks in their early stages before they start to encrypt the user's files.

See the CryptoBuster documentation for more details.

No, it cannot. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, CryptoBuster does not provide complete protection against other types of malware, such as viruses, spyware, and trojans.

Secondly, CryptoBuster is designed to work in conjunction with third-party security solutions to act as a last line of defense against ransomware, particularly new and unknown strains. Therefore, the current CryptoBuster Beta is unable to stop ransomware from altering system settings and files. However, it can monitor the system for malicious activities and respond automatically to ongoing attacks to protect your data from permanent damage, or at least minimize the damage.

CryptoBuster is designed to work alongside other security software to bolster protection against ransomware. Therefore, we have ensured that our anti-ransomware solution has a minimal impact on system performance, so it won't slow down your computer.

Unfortunately, the current Beta release does not offer such protection; however, we are working on a technique to protect your data from being exfiltrated by threat actors.

The current CryptoBuster Beta only supports English; however, we plan to support more languages in the upcoming releases.

Yes, as you can download a 30-day trial version of CryptoBuster so that you can evaluate its features before purchasing the software.

The service time of the CryptoBuster license is ONE YEAR and it starts from the date the license is purchased. To continue to use the software, you will need to renew your license subscription.

You may consider renewing your CryptoBuster license subscription so that you can continue to use the software.

We always provide renewal discounts to our customers. You can renew your license using this form. By renewing, your license subscription will be extended for another 12 months and you will keep your current license code.

A single license code of CryptoBuster can only support one computer, however you can purchase additional licenses for a discount price.

Please visit the Sales and Licensing FAQs page to find resources to help solve the issue.

Windows 10

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Select Apps.
3. In the right pane, click on Apps and Features and then scroll through the installed apps to locate CryptoBuster. You can also use the search bar to find the software.
4. Select CryptoBuster from the list, then click the Uninstall button.
5. Click the Uninstall button again to confirm the action.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall CryptoBuster from your computer.

Windows 11

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. In the left pane, open the Apps tab.
3. In the right pane, click on Apps and Features and then scroll through the installed apps to locate CryptoBuster. You can also use the search bar to find the software.
4. Click the three dots button beside CryptoBuster and select Uninstall.
5. Click the Uninstall button again to confirm the action.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall CryptoBuster from your computer.

Note: Please make sure you have removed all honeypots created by CryptoBuster before uninstalling the software as the uninstaller does not automatically remove the created honeypots from your computer and once the honeypots configuration file is removed, CryptoBuster won’t be able to track those files, and you will have to locate and remove them manually.

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