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Hello! I'm sorry to hear that your files on your SD card got infected with ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. While there's no guaranteed method to recover encrypted files, here are a few things you can try:

1. Disconnect from the internet: If you suspect that your SD card is infected with ransomware, disconnect it from your computer immediately. This will prevent the ransomware from spreading to other connected devices.

2. Identify the ransomware: Try to identify the specific ransomware that infected your SD card. Knowing the ransomware type can help you find specific tools or decryption keys that may be available.

3. Research and seek help: Look for online forums, websites, or security communities that specialize in ransomware analysis and decryption. These resources may provide information about possible decryption methods or tools for specific ransomware strains.

4. Report the ransomware: It's crucial to report the incident to your local law enforcement agencies, as well as cybersecurity organizations. Sharing information about the ransomware can help in its analysis and potentially aid in developing decryption tools.

5. Restore from backups: If you have regularly backed up the files on your SD card, you can restore them from a previous backup. Make sure the backup was taken before the ransomware infection occurred.

6. Consult a professional: If your files are valuable and none of the above methods work, consider consulting a professional data recovery service. They may have specialized tools or techniques to recover encrypted files, although this can be quite expensive.

Remember, prevention is always better than cure. Make sure to regularly back up your important files to different storage devices and be cautious while opening email attachments or visiting suspicious websites to avoid ransomware infections in the future.
 

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