File Extension Library


.1CBU1 File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .1CBU1 files and how to open them?

Can't open .1CBU1 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 .1CBU1 file.

What is a .1CBU1 file extension?

.1CBU1 file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.1CBU1 is Princess Locker ransomware affected file

File extension 1cbu1 seems to be related to a ransomware that appeared in September 2016 and was labeled as Princess Locker. Much like any other ransomware, it encrypts users files, renames the suffix and demands ransom for the decryption.


How to open:

Decryptor tools and keygen was released in November 2016 (check links).

How to convert:

You would have to recover and decrypt the files first, before you can attempt any conversion.

How to fix problems with .1CBU1 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .1CBU1 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .1CBU1 file format
  2. You need to check the .1CBU1 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)