ENCIPHERED files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.enciphered file type #1: Malware (ransomware) encoded data
Files with EnCiPhErEd extension are files encrypted using ransomware malware (cryptovirus). This program makes "fun" and encrypts your files with a password.
Further details:
The EnCiPhErEd file extension is associated with the ransomware (cryptovirus) that encodes data in infected computer.
The .enciphered file contains encrypted data. User have 5 attempts to put right code to decode data. If he does not put a right code for 5 times, malware will delete itself from computer and leave data encoded.
Malware puts .enciphered file extension behind original file extension. For example document.txt.EnCiPhErEd
Open file with:
Avast Antivirus
One of the most used antivirus computer programs
.EnCiPhErEd file type #2: Xorist Ransomware affected data
Files with EnCiPhErEd file extension can be found as encrypted and renamed files affected by a variant of Xorist ransomware.
Further details:
The ​enciphered file extension is most recently related to a new ransomware from the Xorist family. Much like similar ransomware it encrypts users files and demands ransom to be paid in bitcoins.
Open file with:
Emsisoft Decrypter for Xorist
A decryptor for Xorist ransomware