
The software consists of a single file, which you have to download and run, so there is no need to install anything on your computer. However, you can find other similar utilities from Avast, aimed at other forms of ransomware, like Apocalypse, TeslaCrypt, Jigsaw and many others. It only takes a few seconds to prepare the utility, after which it will take care of everything else for you.Īs its name suggests, the utility is designed specifically for data that's been encrypted by Alcatraz Locker. The best part is that the procedure doesn't involve too much input from the user's side.

It relies on advanced techniques to learn how your files have been encrypted and attempt to undo the damage.

If your system is infected with the Alcatraz Locker, you can attempt to decrypt your data with Avast Ransomware Decryption Tool for Alcatraz Locker. Prevention is the best protection against ransomware, but if your files already got encrypted, there may still be a chance to recover them without paying the ransom.
