File Extension Library


.SECURECRYPTED File Extension

  • Developer by: AVG Technologies (Grisoft)
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .SECURECRYPTED files and how to open them?

Can't open .SECURECRYPTED 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 .SECURECRYPTED file.

What is a .SECURECRYPTED file extension?

.SECURECRYPTED file extension is created by AVG Technologies (Grisoft). .SECURECRYPTED has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.SECURECRYPTED is Apocalypse ransomware affected file

File extension SecureCrypted is most recently related to a variant of ransomware labeled as Apocalypse. Much like similar ransomware it encrypts users files and demands ransom to be paid in bitcoins.


How to open:

Such files can only be accessed again and recovered when you pay the ransom in bitcoins. You can also wait until new decrypter is made and available for public.

How to convert:

Apparently, the Emsisoft Decrypted for ApocalypseVM is (or will eventually be) updated to also support this particular variant of Apocalypse ransomware.

How to fix problems with .SECURECRYPTED files

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