LanguageDALE
Chip ransomware affected file
File type: Ransomware encrypted file
Files with dale suffix are encrypted user files affected by the Chip ransomware that was inspired by the Chipmunks cartoon.
What is dale file?
File type category:
Ransomware encrypted file
Date updated: December 19, 2016
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 dale file?
You need to wait for some decryptor to appear, if it ever appears. Otherwise restore from backup.
How to convert dale file?
You can only convert the files once you have restored them using decryptor.