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.DALE File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .DALE files and how to open them?

Can't open .DALE 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 .DALE file.

What is a .DALE file extension?

.DALE file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.DALE is Chip ransomware affected file

File extension dale seems to be since December 2016 used by a ransomware labeled as Chip, which was clearly inspired by the Chipmunks cartoon.

Much like similar ransomware it encrypts users files then tries to ransom the decryption key to the victim, with the ransom notes being saved in a DALE_FILES.TXT file.


How to open:

You need to wait for some decryptor to appear, if it ever appears. Otherwise restore from backup.

How to convert:

You can only convert the files once you have restored them using decryptor.

How to fix problems with .DALE files

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