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22.12.18
GarrantyDecrypt Ransomware switch to a bizarre ransom note
MalwareHunterTeam found a new variant of the GarrantyDecrypt Ransomware utilizing a bizarre ransom note.
22.12.18
How to Decrypt HiddenTear Ransomware Variants
If you have been infected with a HiddenTear Ransomware variant, then you are in luck as a program called HiddenTearDecrypter has been created by Michael Gillespie that allows you to recover your encryption key without having to pay the ransom.
22.12.18
Jemd Ransomware discovered
@GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware called Jemd that drops a ransom note named Recovery.txt. According to Michael Gillespie, it does not properly encrypt files and the files are destroyed. fpgus1mx points out that the files can be recovered by Shadow Volume Copies, which are not wiped.
22.12.18
How to Decrypt the InsaneCrypt or Everbe 1 Family of Ransomware
InsaneCrypt or the Everbe 1.0 Ransomware is a family of ransomware infections that were based off of an open source project. This ransomware family is distributed through possibly spam and hacking into Remote Desktop Services, but it has not been confirmed.
22.12.18
PewDiePie Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found what appears to be a joke ransomware named "PewDiePie" ransomware. Acts more like a screen locker.
22.12.18
New WormCrypt0r or WormCry Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware called WormCrypt0r or WormCry that appends the .WORMCRYPT0R extension to encrypted file names and drops a ransom note named WORMCRY.txt.
22.12.18
New Evolution Ransomware
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft found a new ransomware named Evoluion that appends the .evolution and drops a ransom note named !#_Read_me_for_revocery_#!.txt.
22.12.18
New Cypher Ransomware
S!Ri discovered the new Cypher Ransomware that drops ransom notes named HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.rtf and HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html and appends the extension .cypher to encrypted file names.
22.12.18
GandCrab Ransomware devs trolling researchres
The GandCrab Ransomware devs appear to be releasing new versions with widely different version numbers in order to troll security researchers.
22.12.18
New aztecdecrypt Scarab variant
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .aztecdecrypt@protonmail.com extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXT.
22.12.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that appends the .PRCP extension and drops a ransom note named #README_PRCP#.rtf.
22.12.18
New Ransomwared Ransomware
Leo found a new ransomware called Ransomwared that uses DES encryption and is decryptable. When encrypting files it will append the .ransomwared extension to encrypted files.
22.12.18
BleepingComputer.com Is Now a Partner With No More Ransom!
BleepingComputer is humbled and honored to announce that we have joined No More Ransom project as an associate partner! We have been providing ransomware information, support, and the amazing decryptors from Michael Gillespie since the beginning and this partnership will enable more victims to receive the help they need.
22.12.18
New Russian Ransomware discovered
Petrovic discovered a new Russian ransomware that appends the .Защищено RSA-2048 extension to encrypted file names.
15.12.18
Sextortion Emails now Leading to Ransomware and Info-Stealing Trojans
Sextortion email scams have been a very successful way of generating money for criminals. A new Sextortion campaign is now taking it to the next level by tricking recipients into installing the Azorult information-stealing Trojan, which then downloads and installs the GandCrab ransomware.
15.12.18
EQ Ransomware discovered
GrujaRS discovered the EQ Ransomware that drops a ransom note named README_BACK_FILES.htm and uses .f**k (censored) as its extension for encrypted files. May be GlobeImposter.
15.12.18
New variants of the Gerber Ransomware discovered
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft discovered new variants of the Gerber Ransomware appending the .gerber5 and .FJ7QvaR9VUmi extensions.
15.12.18
Santa Dharma Ransomware variant
GrujaRS discovered a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .[newsantaclaus@aol.com].santa extension to encrypted files.
15.12.18
New Crypto034 Scarab Ransomware variant
GrujaRS discovered a new Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .crypted034 and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
15.12.18
Mercury Ransomware hunt
Michael Gillespie is looking for a new ransomware that appends the .Mercury extension and drops a ransom note named !!!READ_IT!!!.txt
15.12.18
New SYS CryptoMix variant
Michael Gillespie found a new CryptoMix variant that renames encrypted files to "[16 uppercase hex].SYS" and drops a ransom note named _HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT.
15.12.18
Trojan and ransomware in the campaign impersonating InPost
From the translated Cert Polska article:
For the last few days we have been watching an e-mail campaign in which fake senders claim to be an InPost courier company. Messages inform about the shipment ready for pickup in one of the parcel machines. The address of the parcel locker and the pin needed to collect the parcel should be available after downloading the file from the link visible in the message. So far, we have distinguished two types of threats that await users after launching downloaded files. One of them is a Trojan that allows remote access to the victim's computer, and the other software that encrypts files - ransomware.
15.12.18
Fake WannaCry in circulation
M. Shahpasandi found a fake WannaCry ransomware that appends the .wannacry extension and drops a ransom note named Get Back FILES.txt.
15.12.18
Forma Ransomware
GrujaRS discovered the Polish Forma Ransomware that appends the .locked extension and drops a ransom note named ODSZYFRFUJ_PLIKI_TERAZ.txt.
15.12.18
Ransomware Hunt underway for Djvu Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware called Djvu that appends the .djvu extension and drops a ransom note named _openme.txt.
15.12.18
Ships infected with ransomware, USB malware, worms
For example, in an incident detailed in the report, a shipowner reported not one, but two ransomware infections, both occurring due to partners, and not necessarily because of the ship's crew.
15.12.18
New Ironhead Scarab Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Scarab Ransomware that appends the .ironhead extension and drops a ransom note named How to restore encrypted files.txt.
8.12.18
GandCrab v5.0.9 comes with a message
Marcelo Rivero noticed that the GandCrab developers released version 5.0.9, which simply contains a message stating that "We will become back very soon! ;)"
8.12.18
New RISK Dharma Variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .RISK extension to encrypted files.
8.12.18
New IsraBye version
GrujaRS found a new version of the IsraBye ransoimware that appends the .israbye extension to encrypted files.
8.12.18
Dablio Ransomware discovered
Karsten Hahn found the new Dablio Ransomware that prepends "(encrypted)" to the beginning of encrypted file's name,
8.12.18
Ransomware Infects 100K PCs in China, Demands WeChat Payment
Over 100,000 thousand computers in China have been infected in just a few days with poorly-written ransomware named UNNAMED1989 that encrypts local files and steals credentials for multiple Chinese online services. This ransomware then asked victims to pay the developer via WeChat payments.
8.12.18
Company Pretends to Decrypt Ransomware But Just Pays Ransom
Security researchers from Check Point Research have found a company in Russia that guarantees decryption of files touched by the Dharma/Crisis ransomware strain, an operation known to be successful only by paying for the unlock key from the malware maker.
8.12.18
Atlanta U.S. Attorney Charges Iranian nationals for City Of Atlanta ransomware attack
A federal grand jury in Atlanta has returned an indictment charging Faramarz Shahi Savandi and Mohammed Mehdi Shah Mansouri with committing a sophisticated ransomware attack on the City of Atlanta in March 2018 in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
8.12.18
New bkpx Dharma Ransomware variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .bkpx extension to encrypted files.
8.12.18
Chinese Police Arrest Dev Behind UNNAMED1989 WeChat Ransomware
Chinese law enforcement have arrested the developer of the UNNAMED1989 / WeChat Ransomware that recently took China by storm and infected over 100K users in a few days.
8.12.18
Abandoned Globelmposter TOR Site Leaves Ransomware Victims Without Options
Recent victims of Globelmposter 2.0 found themselves grasping for a means to decrypt data after the TOR site in their ransomware notice was abandoned by its creators. In lieu of having backups, these victims have no path to decrypt their data or contact the hackers. Recent examples of the ransom notice left on encrypted machines appear below, and direct the user to a broken TOR site.
8.12.18
HiddenTear variant discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found a HiddenTear variant that tries to implicate a YouTuber who said he didn't make it. See the Twitter thread for more info.
8.12.18
Gerber Ransomware 1.0
Petrovic discovered the Gerber Ransomware 1.0 that appends the .XY6LR extension to encrypted file's names.
8.12.18
Gerber Ransomware 3.0
Soon after, GrujaRS discovered the Gerber Ransomware 3.0.
8.12.18
New LOL Scarab Ransomware variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the Scarab Ransomware that appends the .lol extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
8.12.18
Outsider Ransomware discovered
GrujaRS discovered a ransomware called Outsider that appends the .protected extension.
8.12.18
JungleSec Ransomware uses open source encryption tool
Michael Gillespie learned from a victim that the JungleSec ransomware is utilizing the http://ccrypt.sourceforge.net/ encryption program.
1.12.18
EnyBeny Nuclear Ransomware discovered
@GrujaRS discovered a new in-dev ransomware called EnyBeny Nuclear Ransomware that meant to append the extension .PERSONAL_ID:.Nuclear to encrypted files, but failed due to a bug.
1.12.18
New myjob Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new Dharma variant that appends the .myjob extension to encrypted files.
1.12.18
Lucky Ransomware discovered
Michael Gillespie discovered a new ransomware that renamed encrypted files to "[[email]][original].[random].lucky" and drops a ransom note named _How_To_Decrypt_My_File_.txt.
1.12.18
New Scarab Ransomware variants discovered
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .lolita and drops a ransom note named _How to restore files.TXT and another variant that appends the .stevenseagal@airmail.cc extension and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
1.12.18
New Dharma variant discovered
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft discovered a new Dharma variant that appends the .[cyberwars@qq.com].war and drops a ransom note named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
1.12.18
New Dharma variant
Michael Gillespie discovered a new Dharma variant that appends the .risk extension to encrypted files.
1.12.18
GarrantyDecrypt Discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found the GarrantyDecrypt Ransomware that appends the .decryptgarranty extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt.
1.12.18
New Everbe Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Everbe 2.0 Ransomware variant that appends the .[].lightning extension to encrypted files.
1.12.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft discovered another Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .online24files@airmail.cc extension and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES-online24files@airmail.cc.TXT.
1.12.18
DOJ Indicts Two Iranian Hackers for SamSam Ransomware Operation
The Department of Justice announced today that a grand jury has unsealed an indictment against two Iranian hackers for conducting the hacking and ransomware operation called SamSam.
1.12.18
New GusCryptor discovered
S!Ri found a new ransomware called GusCryptor that appends the .bip extension. Note, the bip extension was also used by a Dharma Ransomware variant.
1.12.18
Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions
Thinking about making a ransomware payment? If so, you may want to think twice before doing so as it could land you in trouble for violating U.S. government sanctions.
1.12.18
cmdRansomware Discovered
Petrovic found a new ransomware called cmdRansomware that utilizes a batch files and GPG to encrypt a computer. When encrypting it will append the .ransomware extension to encrypted files and drop a ransom note named cmdRansomware.txt.
1.12.18
Stop Ransomware decryptor released
Michael Gillespie released a free decryptor for the STOP Ransomware, which works on the .puma, .pumas, and .pumax variants.
1.12.18
Moscow's New Cable Car System Infected with Ransomware the Day After it Opens
Moscow recently opened its first cable-car service and promised free rides for the first month. Unfortunately, only two days after after the service was made available, attackers reportedly hacked into the cable car systems and infected them with ransomware.
24.11.18
Vapor Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered the Vapor Ransomware that appends the .Vapor extension to encrypted files. Will delete files if you do not pay in time.
24.11.18
New EnyBenyHorsuke Ransomware discovered
GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware called EnyBenyHorsuke Ransomware that appends the .Horsuke extension to encrypted files.
24.11.18
New .fire Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek found a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .fire extension to encrypted files.
24.11.18
Dr. Web can reportedly decrypt the DCRTR ransomware
According to reports, Dr. Web can decrypt the DCRTR ransomware.
24.11.18
DeLpHiMoRix ransomware
Petrovic discovered a ransomware named DeLpHiMoRix.
24.11.18
New STOP Ransomware variant
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft found a new STOP Ransomware variant that appends the .INFOWAIT extension and drops a ransom note named !readme.txt.
24.11.18
Aurora / Zorro Ransomware Actively Being Distributed
A ransomware that has been distributed since the summer of 2018 has started to pick up steam in the latest variant. This new variant is currently being called Zorro Ransomware, but has also been called Aurora Ransomware in the past.
24.11.18
New CRYPTO Scarab variant
Emmanuel_ADC-Soft found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .CRYPTO extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
24.11.18
New STOP Ransomware variant
Marcelo Rivero found a new variant of the STOP Ransomware that appends the .PUMA extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named !readme.txt.
24.11.18
New Everbe Ransomware variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new Everbe Ransomware variant that appends the .[yoursalvations@protonmail.ch].neverdies@tutanota.com extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named !=How_recovery_files=!.html.
24.11.18
New DelphiMorix pays homage to ransomware researchers
New variants of the DelphiMorix Ransomware were spotted that use .demonslay335 and .malwarehunterteam as the extension for encrypted files.
17.11.18
XUY Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called XUY that appends the extension .xuy to encrypted file's names.
17.11.18
Argus Ransomware discovered
Amigo-A found a new ransomware called Argus that appends the .ARGUS extension and drops a ransom note named ARGUS-DECRYPT.html.
17.11.18
Dharma Ransomware: What It’s Teaching Us
David Maciejak and Kenny Yongjian Yang of FortiGuard Labs take a look at Dharma Ransomware:
FortiGuard Labs has been monitoring the Dharma (also named CrySiS) malware family for a few years. As we demonstrate below even though the Dharma ransomware continues to be active, the attackers are not really updating their mode of operation, but continue to rely on a proven tactic to find and infect new victims, which is to leverage badly secured RDP services to gain access to the network.
17.11.18
XUY Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called XUY that appends the extension .xuy to encrypted file's names.
17.11.18
010001 Ransomware discovered
Michael Gillespie noticed a new ransomware, with a sample discovered by Jakub Kroustek, that appends the extension .010001 to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named tmpsfn_as.txt.
17.11.18
HookAds Malvertising Installing Malware via the Fallout Exploit Kit
The HookAds malvertising campaign has been active lately and redirecting visitors to the Fallout Exploit Kit. Once the kit is activated, it will attempt to exploit known vulnerabilities in Windows to install different malware such as the DanaBot banking Trojan, the Nocturnal information stealer, and GlobeImposter ransomware.
17.11.18
Titan Cryptor Discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the Argus Ransomware called Titan Cryptor. This variant does not add an extension and drops a ransom note name name Titan Instructions.html.
17.11.18
New SaveFiles Ransomware variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new variant of the SaveFiles Ransomware called DataWait. This ransomware appends the .DATAWAIT extension and drops a ransom note named !readme.txt.
17.11.18
New Matrix variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware that appends the .FASTA extension and drops a ransom note named #README_FASTA#.rtf.
17.11.18
New .Back Dharma Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .back extension to encrypted files.
17.11.18
BlackHat Ransomware discovered
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware uploaded to ID Ransomware that appends the .BlackHat extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named ReadME-BlackHat.txt.
17.11.18
New .Bear Dharma Ransomware variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new Dharma variant that appends the .Bear extension to encrypted files.
17.11.18
C3YPT3OR Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called C3YPT3OR that impersonates WannaCry.
10.11.18
M@r1a Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered the M@r1a ransomware that appends the .mariacbc extension to encrypted files.
10.11.18
Kraken Cryptor 2.2 spread by Fallout exploit kit
Marcelo Rivero found Kraken Cryptor 2.2 being distributed through the Fallout Exploit Kit. The price changed from: 0.1 BTC to $80 dollars and the wallpaper changed to a Cerber style background.
10.11.18
New ransomware prepends enc
A new ransomware was discovered by Michael Gillespie that prepends the (enc) string to encrypted file names and drops a ransom note named aboutYourFiles.txt. For example, test.jpg would be encrypted and renamed to (enc)test.jpg.
10.11.18
New Dharma Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie discovered a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .adobe extension to encrypted files.
10.11.18
New Dharma Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .tron extension to encrypted files.
10.11.18
New Dharma Variant
Jakub Kroustek found two new Dharma Ransomware variants that append either the .AUDIT or .cccmn extension to encrypted files.
10.11.18
New PyCL Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new PyCL Ransomware variant that uses the .impect extension for encrypted files and drops a ransom note named how to get back you files.txt.
3.11.18
CommonRansom Ransomware Demands RDP Access to Decrypt Files
A new ransomware called CommonRansom was discovered that has a very bizarre request. In order to decrypt a computer after a payment is made, they require the victim to open up Remote Desktop Services on the affected computer and send them admin credentials in order to decrypt the victim's files. The ransomware appends the [old@nuke.africa].CommonRansom extension and drops a ransom note named DECRYPTING.txt.
3.11.18
New .XXXXX Dharma Variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .xxxxx and drops a ransom note named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
3.11.18
New Vendetta Ransomware
Michael Gillespie discovered the Vendetta Ransomware which renames files to hex and adds the .vendetta extension. It then drops a ransom note named How to decrypt files.txt. An example file name is 6F-12-09-78-15-FF-97-A4-49-66-F5-C6-81-00-3D-42.vendetta.
3.11.18
Kraken Ransomware 2.0.7 Released
MalwareHunterTeam found that Kraken Cryptor 2.0.7.1 beta was released and is demanding 1 BTC as the ransom.
3.11.18
Fallout Exploit Kit Releases the Kraken Ransomware on Its Victims
Rising from the deep, Kraken Cryptor ransomware has had a notable development path in recent months. The first signs of Kraken came in mid-August on a popular underground forum. In mid-September it was reported that the malware developer had placed the ransomware, masquerading as a security solution, on the website SuperAntiSpyware, infecting systems that tried to download a legitimate version of the antispyware software.
3.11.18
New Desktop Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered the Desktop Ransomware, which prepends Lock. to filenames. Fly shared the pin number to unlock, which is "00114455220033669988554477++//".
3.11.18
New Ransomware using DiskCryptor With Custom Ransom Message
A new ransomware has been discovered that installs DiskCryptor on the infected computer and reboots your computer. On reboot, victims will be greeted with a custom ransom note that explains that their disk has been encrypted and to contact mcrypt18@yandex.com.
3.11.18
SimmyWare Ransomware Discovered
GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware called SimmyWare that appends the .SIMMYWARE extension and drops a ransom note named SIMMYWARE.txt.
27.10.18
New .betta Dharma Ransomware variant
Jakub Kroustek found a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .betta extension to encrypted files.
27.10.18
Kraken Cryptor Ransomware Connecting to BleepingComputer During Encryption
Over the weekend, the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware released version 2.0.6, which now connects to BleepingComputer during different stages of their encryption process. It is not known what they are trying to achieve by doing this, but it does provide BleepingComputer with insight into the amount of victims being infected by this ransomware.
27.10.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware that appends the .GMPF extension to encrypted files.
27.10.18
Solo Ransomware
Michael found a new ransomware that appends the .SOLO extension and drops a ransom note named IHRE_DATEIEN_SIND_VERSCHLUESSELT.html. Not the most sophisticated ransomware as it encrypts its own note.
27.10.18
Xorist continues with the long extensions
Michael Gillespie found another Xorist Ransomware variant that uses a crazy long extension.
27.10.18
HiddenBeer Ransomware discovered
GrujaRS discovered a new HiddenTear variant called HiddenBeer that appends the .beer extension to encrypted files.
27.10.18
New .Vanss Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek found a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .vanss extension and drops a ransom note named Info.html and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
27.10.18
Free Decrypter Available for the Latest GandCrab Ransomware Versions
A newly released decryptor allows for the free recovery of files encrypted by GandCrab versions 1, 4, and 5.
27.10.18
New FilesLocker Ransomware Offered as a Ransomware as a Service
A new ransomware called FilesLocker is being distributed as a Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, that targets Chinese and English speaking victims.
27.10.18
ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware
ESET experts have created a new decryption tool that can be used by Syrian victims of the GandCrab ransomware. It is based on a set of keys recently released by the malware operators
27.10.18
New .Funny Dharma variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .FUNNY extension to encrypted files.
27.10.18
New Everbe 2.0 variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Everbe 2.0 Ransomware that appends the .[everest@airmail.cc].EVEREST and drops ransom note named EVEREST LOCKER .txt and 新建文本文档.txt.
27.10.18
ID Ransomware adds extortion scam detections
Michael Gillespie added detections for extortion scam emails.
27.10.18
GandCrab 5.0.5 released that breaks free decryption
Tamas Boczan discovered that GandCrab v5.0.5 was released, which breaks the free decryption through Bitdefender's recently released decryptor.
27.10.18
New Ransomware
S!Ri discovered a new ransomware that appends the .docx extension to encrypted files.
20.10.18
GandCrab redesigns their ransom page
Damian1338 noticed that GandCrab did a major redesign of the payment page.
20.10.18
EbolaRnsmwr discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new in-dev ransomware called EbolaRnsmwr that appends the .101 extension and is based off of HiddenTear.
20.10.18
New Dharma variant
#CrySiS #Ransomware extension .[mixon.constantine@aol.com].gamma!Ransom note; all your data has been locked us You want to return? write email mixon.constantine@aol.com or mclainmelvin@aol.com https://youtu.be/Xkd4m6GqeO4
20.10.18
New Scarab variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the Scarab Ransomware that appends the .DD extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RETURN FILES.TXT.
20.10.18
New Crypton Ransomware discovered
GrujaRS discoverd a new ransomware called Crypton that a ransom note named README.TXT.
20.10.18
New CryptoConsole Variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the CryptConsole-3 Ransomware that does not add an extension and drops a ransom note named README.txt.
20.10.18
New District ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware that appends the .ctrlalt@cock.li.district extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named READ_IT.district.
20.10.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Amigo-A found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that appends the .yourhope@airmail.cc extension and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
20.10.18
New EqutionDrug variant
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware appending the .katyusha and dropping a ransom note named _how_to_decrypt_you_files.txt. Kaspersky detects this as an "EquationDrug" variant.
20.10.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that appends the .THDA extension and drops a ransom note named !README_THDA!.rtf.
20.10.18
GandCrab Devs Release Decryption Keys for Syrian Victims
In a post to an underground hacking and cybercrime forum, the GandCrab developers have released the decryption keys for Syrian victims.
20.10.18
Birbware Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new ransomware called Birbware that adds the .birbb extension to encrypted files and states that you can get a free decryption key by contacting the developer on Discord.
20.10.18
Ransomware masquerading as a Fortnite vBucks hack
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a fake ransomware pretending to be a Fortnite vBucks hack.
13.10.18
God Crypt Joke Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called God Crypt that does not appear to decrypt and appears to be a joke ransomware. Has an unlock code of 29b579fb811f05c3c334a2bd2646a27a.
13.10.18
New Dharma Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .boost extension to encrypted files uploaded to ID Ransomware.
13.10.18
New Matrix Ransomware variants
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that appends the .GMAN and drops a ransom note named !README_GMAN!.rtf uploaded to ID Ransomware. Michael also found a variant that appends .EMAN50 and drops a note named #README_EMAN50#.rtf.
13.10.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that uses the extension .[crab7765@gmx.de].crab and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
13.10.18
New Possible Scarab variant
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware that may be a Scarab variant that appends the .qweuirtksd extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named !!!ReadMeToDecrypt.txt. There are victims on BleepingComputer.
13.10.18
New DecryptFox Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware uploaded to ID Ransomware that appends the .encr extension and drops a ransom note named readmy.txt.
13.10.18
Windows 10 Ransomware Protection Bypassed Using DLL Injection
At the DerbyCon security conference last week, a security researcher showed how DLL injection can be used by ransomware to bypass the Controlled Folder Access ransomware protection feature.
13.10.18
GandCrab Vaccine continues to work with version 5.0.3
Valthek's vaccine for GandCrab continues to work with the release of version 5.0.3.
13.10.18
Rapidly Evolving Ransomware GandCrab Version 5 Partners With Crypter Service for Obfuscation
The GandCrab ransomware, which first appeared in January, has been updated rapidly during its short life, with Version 5.0.2 appearing this month. In this post we will examine the latest version and how the authors have improved the code (and in some cases have made mistakes).
13.10.18
Council hit by cyber attack reveals £2m cost
The BBC reports:
Copeland Borough Council has revealed that an attack on its systems in August 2017 has cost it about £2m.
The hack locked staff out of a number of council services, including payroll, planning and environmental health.
13.10.18
The ransomware with most annoying extension
Michael Gillespie found a new RotorCrypt variant that uses the most annoying extension I have ever seen. This extension is "!@#$%^&-()_+.1C" and the ransom note is INFO.txt.
13.10.18
New garrantydecrypt Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware that appends the .garrantydecrypt extension and drops a ransom note named #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt.
13.10.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware that appends the .NOBAD extension and drops a ransom note named #NOBAD_README#.rtf.
13.10.18
New Backdoor Ties NotPetya and Industroyer to TeleBots Group
Security researchers found the missing link that helps them prove that the NotPetya disk-wiping malware and the Industroyer backdoor for electric power systems are the work of the TeleBots group.
13.10.18
New Dharma Ransomware variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new Dharma Ransomware variant that appends the .[Darknes@420blaze.it].waifu extension.
13.10.18
WannaCash decryptor updated with new variant
Alex Svirid updated his WannaCash decryptor for a new variant that changes the file name to "зашифровано original_name".
7.10.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware that appends the .EMAN extension and drops a ransom note named #README_EMAN#.rtf.
7.10.18
New Unlock92 variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Unlock92 Ransomware that appends the .@LOCKED extension and drops a ransom note named .txt.
7.10.18
New Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek found a new CrySiS/Dharma variant that appends the .btc extension and drops ransom notes named Info.hta and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
7.10.18
Hackers demand bitcoin ransom in cyberattack on big Canadian restaurants
A Canadian company that owns many popular restaurant chains has been told to pay ransom in bitcoin to retrieve data that hackers claim to have stolen.
7.10.18
Fallout Exploit Kit Now Installing the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware
The Fallout Exploit has been distributing the GandCrab Ransomware for the past few weeks, but has now switched its payload to the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware.
7.10.18
New Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek found a new CrySiS/Dharma variant that appends the .bgtx extension and drops ransom notes named Info.hta and FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
29.9.18
Qinynore Ransomware discovered
Karsten Hahn has discovered a new HiddenTear variant called Qinynore Ransomware. This ransomware appends the .anonymous extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named YOU_MUST_READ_ME.rtf .
29.9.18
Bytar Ransomware discovered
Karsten Hahn discovered a new ransomware called Bytar that appears to be in development.
29.9.18
New LockCrypt 2.0 variant
GrujaRS discovered a new LockCrypt 2.0 variant that appends the .BDKR extension to encrypted files and creates a ransom note named How To Restore Files.txt.
29.9.18
XD Ransomware
GrujaRS discovered a ransomware appending the .xd extension to encrypted files.
29.9.18
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats paid $700,000 to recover from ransomware attack
Microsoft was paid $703,697 to help Pennsylvania Senate Democrats rebuild IT systems after 2017 ransomware incident.
29.9.18
New Jigsaw Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Jigsaw Ransomware targeting German victims and appending the .spaß extension to encrypted files.
29.9.18
GandCrab V5 Released With Random Extensions and New HTML Ransom Note
GandCrab v5 has been released with a few noticeable changes. The most noticeable changes are that the ransomware now uses a random 5 character extension for encrypted files and has a HTML ransom note.
29.9.18
GandCrab v5 Ransomware Utilizing the ALPC Task Scheduler Exploit
The GandCrab v5 ransomware has started to use the recently disclosed Task Scheduler ALPC vulnerability to gain System privileges on an infected computer. This vulnerability was recently patched by Microsoft in the September 18 Patch Tuesday, but as shown by computers still vulnerable to EternalBlue, business can be slow to install these updates.
29.9.18
Port of San Diego Affected by a Ransomware Attack
On September 25th, the Port of San Diego announced that their information technology systems had been disrupted by a cyber attack. In an announcement today, it was announced that this disruption was caused by a ransomware attack.
29.9.18
IC3 Issues Alert Regarding Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Attacks
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, have issued a security alert regarding attacks being conducted through the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. While the most publicized attacks over RDP are related to ransomware, attackers also hack into exposed RDP services for corporate theft, installation of backdoors, or as a launching point for other attacks.
22.9.18
New Brrr Dharma Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the Dharma Ransomware was released this week that appends the .brrr extension to encrypted files. This variant was first discovered by Jakub Kroustek who tweeted a link to the sample on VirusTotal.
22.9.18
Ransomware attack blacks out screens at Bristol Airport
Flight information screens were blacked out over the weekend at the Bristol Airport in the UK. Airport officials blamed the incident on a ransomware infection that affected the computers running the airport's in-house TV screens displaying arrival and departure flight information.
22.9.18
New IT.Books ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new HiddenTear variant called IT.Books Ransomware that looks like Jigsaw. Drops a ransom note named READ__IT.txt and extension of .f*cked. See the tweet for the uncensored extension.
22.9.18
New Everbe 2.0 variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Everbe 2.0 Ransomware that appends the ".[].NOT_OPEN" and drops a ransom note named "!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt".
22.9.18
New Matrix ransomware variants
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware that renames files to "[che808@protonmail.com].-.CHE808". Michael also found another variant that renames files to "[KOK08@QQ.COM].-.CHE08".
22.9.18
Xbash Malware Deletes Databases on Linux, Mines for Coins on Windows
What may very well be considered a cybercriminal's dream tool is now real and it is hunting Windows and Linux servers: a botnet with self-spreading capabilities that combines cryptomining and ransomware functions.
22.9.18
Database with 11 Million Email Records Exposed
A huge customer database containing 11 million records that include personal details, has been discovered on Monday sitting online, unprotected.
22.9.18
No personal info lost in ransomware attack, says VON Canada
CBC reported that "VON Canada is assuring clients and staff that their information is safe after the nursing organization was the target of a ransomware incident earlier this month."
22.9.18
Allscripts files a Motion to Dismiss for the ransomware related lawsuit
Allscripts was sued by customers for an outage caused by the SamSam ransomware. They have not filed a Motion to Dismiss to get the lawsuit thrown out.
22.9.18
Possible new Dcrtr Ransomware variant spotted
Michael Gillespie noticed a possible new Dcrtr variant that appends the .[].parrot extension and drops a ransom note named ReadMe_Decryptor.txt.
22.9.18
New Scarab variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the Scarab Ransomware that appends the .skype extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT.
22.9.18
Romanian Woman Admits Involvement in Hacking Attack On Washington Police Computers
A Romanian woman admitted on Thursday her participation in a ransomware distribution scheme that ended up disabling computers used by the Washington D.C. police for surveillance.
22.9.18
Gamma, Bkp, & Monro Dharma Ransomware Variants Released in One Week
This week Jakub Kroustek found three new Dharma Ransomware variants that append either the .Gamma, .Bkp, & .Monro extensions to encrypted files.
22.9.18
NSA Codebreaker Challenge Started
The NSA CodeBreaker Challenge started today and this year has a theme revolving around ransomware.
22.9.18
Scottish brewery recovers from ransomware attack
Staff at Arran Brewery were locked out of its computer systems this week following a ransomware attack.
The attack against the Isle of Arran-based Scottish beer maker appears to have been a targeted strike. Prior to the infection, adverts for an already filled finance post at the brewery were placed on recruitment sites worldwide. This, in turn, resulted in an influx of CVs.
15.9.18
New Brr Dharma variant
Jakub Kroustek discovered a new variant of the Dharma ransomware that appends the .brrr extension and drops a ransom note named Info.hta
15.9.18
MVP Ransomware discovered
Siri discovered a new ransomware that is appending the .mvp extension to encrypted files.
15.9.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the variant Scarab-DiskDoctor ransomware that uses the .mammon extension for encrypted files. Emmanuel_ADC-Soft shared the ransom note below. Other new Scarab variants found this week append the extensions : .omerta and .bomber.
15.9.18
Mongo Lock Attack Ransoming Deleted MongoDB Databases
An attack called Mongo Lock is targeting remotely accessible and unprotected MongoDB databases, encrypting them, and then demanding a ransom in order to get the contents back.
15.9.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that uses appends the .ITLOCK extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named !ITLOCK_README!.rtf.
15.9.18
StorageCrypter still alive
Michael Gillespie noticed numerous submissions to ID Ransomware from South Korea for the StorageCrypter ransomware. This version is using a new ransom note named read_me_for_recover_your_files.txt.
15.9.18
Kraken Cryptor Ransomware Masquerading as SuperAntiSpyware Security Program
The Kraken Cryptor Ransomware is a newer ransomware that was released in August 18. A new version, called Kraken Cryptor 1.5, was recently released that is masquerading as the legitimate SuperAntiSpyware anti-malware program in order to trick users into installing it.
15.9.18
Fallout Exploit Kit Pushing the SAVEfiles Ransomware
Last week the Fallout Exploit kit was distributing the GandCrab ransomware. This week, it has started to distribute a new ransomware called SAVEfiles, for lack of a better name, through malvertising campaigns.
15.9.18
New Rektware ransomware
GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware called Rektware that appends the .CQScSFy extension.
14.9.18
The Kraken Ransomware is a newer ransomware that was released in August 18. A new version, called Kraken 1.5, was recently released that is masquerading as the legitimate SuperAntiSpyware anti-malware program in order to trick users into installing it.
12.9.18
Barack Obama's Blackmail Virus Ransomware Only Encrypts .EXE Files
Every once in a while you come across a really strange malware and such is the case with a new ransomware that only encrypts .EXE files on a computer. It then displays a screen with a picture of President Obama that asks for a "tip" to decrypt the files.
12.9.18
Locdoor Ransomware discovered
Leo discovered a new ransomware called Locdoor/DryCry. May be bugger or in development as it does not encrypt all files. When it does encrypt, it will append the .door[random number] extension to encrypted files.
12.9.18
New PyLocky variant
CyberSecurity found a new PyLocky variant that appends the .lockedfile and .lockymap extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named LOCKY-README.txt.
12.9.18
New Ransomware targeting servers
A new ransomware has been discovered by dave that appears to be targeting web servers. It is unknown what extension, if any, is appended to encrypted files.
12.9.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that appends the .FASTBOB extension and drops a ransom note named #_#FASTBOB_README#_#.rtf. Michael discovered another variant that appends the .NEWRAR extension and drops a note named #NEWRAR_README.rtf.
12.9.18
New Shiva Ransomware variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new Shiva variant with active victims that appends the .good extension and drops a ransom note named HOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt.
12.9.18
New CryptoJoker variant
Michael Gillespie found the decrypter for a new CryptoJoker variant that uses the .partially.cryptolocker and .fully.cryptolocker.
12.9.18
YARA Rule created for Shrug2
Marc Rivero López created a new YARA rule that detects the Shrug2 ransomware based on an article from Quick Heal.
12.9.18
New Fallout Exploit Kit Drops GandCrab Ransomware or Redirects to PUPs
A new exploit kit called Fallout is being used to distribute the GandCrab ransomware, malware downloading Trojans, and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
12.9.18
New yyy0 Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware that appends the .davilarita@mail.com.yyy0 extensio and drops a ransom note named help.txt.
12.9.18
New Bandarchor variant adds .pip
Jakub Kroustek found a new Bandarchor ransomware variant that appends the .id-%ID%-[shivamana@seznam.cz].pip extension to encrypted files.
12.9.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie saw a new Matrix Ransomware variant uploaded to ID Ransomware tha uses the .KOK08 extension and the ransom note #KOK08_README#.rtf.
12.9.18
New EOEO AutoIt ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam has found the EOEO AutoIt ransomware that appends the .eoeo extension to encrypted files.
12.9.18
New 5H311 1NJ3C706 Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware called 5H311 1NJ3C706 that acts more like a screenlocker, but does have encryption code that adds the extension .5H11 1NJ3C706, but does not appear to be working. . The password to the screenlocker is 666HackerThn.
12.9.18
New Suri Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called Suri that appends the .SLAV extension. It is based on Stupid Ransomware.
4.9.18
CreamPie Ransomware discovered
Jakub Kroustek found what appears to be an in-dev version of the CreamPie Ransomware. It does not currently display a ransom note, but does encrypt files and appends the .[backdata@cock.li].CreamPie extension to them.
4.9.18
Jeff the Ransomware
Leo discovered the Jeff the Ransomware variant. Looks to be in-development as it does not encrypt.
4.9.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Matrix Ransomware variant that renames files in the format "[KOK8@protonmail.com].-.KOK8" and drops a ransom note named #KOK8_README#.rtf.
4.9.18
New Cassetto Ransomware
Michael Gillespie saw an encrypted file uploaded to ID Ransomware that appends the .cassetto extension and drops a ransom note named IMPORTANT ABOUT DECRYPT.txt.
4.9.18
Acroware Screenlocker
Leo discovered a screenlocker that calls itself Acroware Cryptolocker Ransomware. It does not encrypt.
4.9.18
Termite Ransomware discovered
Ben Hunter discovered a new ransomware called Termite Ransomware. When encrypting a computer it will append the .aaaaaa extension to encrypted files.
4.9.18
New LockCrypt Variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new LockCrypt variant that appends the .BadNews extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named How To Decode Files.hta.
4.9.18
CryptoNar Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new CryptoJoker variant called CryptoNar that appends either the .fully.cryptoNar or .partially.cryptoNar extension to encrypted files and drops a ransom note named CRYPTONAR RECOVERY INFORMATION.txt. Michael Gillespie created a decryptor for this variant.
4.9.18
New Pico Ransomware
S!Ri found a new Thanatos Ransomware variant called PICO Ransomware. This ransomware will append the .PICO extension to encrypted files and drop a ransom note named README.txt.
4.9.18
CryptoNar Ransomware Discovered and Quickly Decrypted
This week a new CryptoJoker ransomware variant was discovered called CryptoNar that has infected victims. The good news, is that a free decryptor was quickly released so that these victims can get their files back for free.
29.8.18
AZORult Trojan Serving Aurora Ransomware by MalActor Oktropys
Towards the end of July 18, we saw a new version of the AZORult trojan being used in malware campaigns targeting computers globally. In this article, we will dive into the malware and analyze its execution flow and payloads.
29.8.18
Beware of Spam with Fake Invoices Pushing Hermes 2.1 Ransomware and AZORult
A malspam campaign is underway that pretends to be an invoice for an outstanding payment. When these invoices are opened they install the AZORult information stealing Trojan and the Hermes 2.1 Ransomware onto the recipient's computer.
29.8.18
New Fox Ransomware Matrix Variant Tries Its Best to Close All File Handles
A new variant of the Matrix Ransomware has been discovered that is renaming encrypted files and then appending the .FOX extension to the file name. Of particular interest, this ransomware could have the most exhaustive process of making sure each and every file is not opened and available for encrypting. Thankfully, this also makes its encryption process very slow so it could be easier to detect.
29.8.18
New TorchWood Ransomware Variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the Russian TorchWood ransomware that uses the .TRCHWD extension for encrypted files and is installed over RDP.
29.8.18
New NinjaLock Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called NinjaLock. Jack shared the image and stated it does not encrypt.
29.8.18
New Creeper Ransomware variant
Amigo-A found a new variant of the Creeper Ransomware variant that appends the .crypton extension and drops a ransom note named DECRIPT_FILES.txt.
29.8.18
New Jigsaw variant with new background
Michael Gillespie found a new Jigsaw Ransomware variant that uses the .fun extension and the following background image.
29.8.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that utilizes the .CYBERGOD extension and another that uses the .rent extension.
29.8.18
Ryuk Ransomware Crew Makes $640,000 in Recent Activity Surge
A new ransomware strain named Ryuk is making the rounds, and, according to current reports, the group behind it has already made over $640,000 worth of Bitcoin.
29.8.18
New RotorCrypt Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new RotorCrypt Ransomware variant that appends the !@#$_(decryp in the EMail)____nautilus369alarm@gmail.com____$#@..AlfaBlock extension to encrypted files.
29.8.18
New Rapid Ransomware v1 Variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new Rapid v1 Ransomware variant that now uses the .no_more_ransom extension on encrypted files.
29.8.18
New Xorist variant discovered
Michael Gillespie found a new Xorist Ransomware variant that uses the extensions .PrOtOnIs and .PrOtOnIs.VaNdElIs.
29.8.18
New n1n1n1 ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie noticed a new n1n1n1 variant uploaded to ID Ransomware that uses the "jpa." prefix on files and drops a ransom note named why files renamed jpa..txt.
29.8.18
New Why Ransomware discovered
Michael Gillespie noticed a new ransomware variant uploaded to ID Ransomware that uses the .WHY extension and drops a ransom note named !!!WHY_MY_FILES_NOT_OPEN!!!.txt.
29.8.18
New TotalWipeOut ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called TotalWipeOut.
29.8.18
New PyLocky variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new PyLocky variant that appends the .lockedfile extension to encrypted files.
29.8.18
New Oni Ransomware variant
MalwareHunterTeam found a new Oni Ransomware variant that drops ransom notes named RESTORE_ONI_FILES.txt and renamed files to the "%original file name (incl. extension) converted to hex%.ONI" format.
29.8.18
New Jigsaw Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Polish Jigsaw Ransomware variant that appends the extension .#__EnCrYpTED_BY_dzikusssT3AM_ransomware!__#.
23.8.18
At least three organizations in the United States and worldwide have been severely affected, the attackers are estimated to have already netted over $640,000 to date. The malicious code used in the attack was tracked as Ryuk ransomware, it appears connected to Hermes malware that was associated with the notorious Lazarus APT group. “Curiously, our research lead us to connect the nature of Ryuk’s campaign and some of its inner-workings to the HERMES ransomware, a malware commonly attributed to the notorious North Korean APT Lazarus Group, which was also used in massive targeted attacks.”
22.8.18
Bunch of Jigsaw Ransomware variants released.
Michael Gillespie discovered a bunch of new Jigsaw Ransomware variant released this week. These variants add the .hacked.by.Snaiparul, .lockedgood, and .pleaseCallQQ. He also noticed a .fun variant that asks for amazon gift cards as a payment.
22.8.18
New FSociety Themed Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new ransomware with a Fsociety theme that appends the .ShutUpAndDance extension to encrypted files.
22.8.18
Wise Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a ransomware named Wise Ransomware that does not encrypt anything, but rather deletes the files.
22.8.18
New SARansom Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new in-dev ransomware called SARansom ransomware. Asks for a very aggressive amount of bitcoins. "For the low fee of 5 bitcoin"
22.8.18
Princess Evolution Ransomware is a RaaS With a Slick Payment Site
A new variant of the Princess Locker ransomware is being distributed called Princess Evolution. Like its predecessor, Princess Evolution is a Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, that is being promoted on underground criminal forums.
22.8.18
Former Microsoft Engineer Gets 18 Months in Prison for Role in Ransomware Scheme
On Monday, a Florida judge sentenced a former Microsoft network engineer to 18 months in prison for his role in helping launder money obtained from victims of the Reveton ransomware.
22.8.18
New Jobcrypter variant
MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new JobCrypter ransomware variant that continues to target French victims, but now asks for $1000€.
22.8.18
Hermes 2.1 RaaS promoted on underground forums
Damian1338 found Hermes 2.1 Ransomware RaaS being promoted on underground criminal forums.
22.8.18
MAFIA ransomware targeting users in Korea
A new ransomware family was discovered and sent to me by MalwareHunterTeam, which we'll call MAFIA due to the extension it uses to encrypt files. The ransomware appears to target users in Korea, and may have been developed with at least knowledge of the Korean language.
22.8.18
Golden Ransomware discovered
Bart found a new ransomware called Golden Ransomware. Appears to be in-dev and doesn't actually encrypt.
22.8.18
New Cmb Dharma Ransomware Variant Released
On Thursday a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware was discovered that appends the .cmb extension to encrypted files.
10.8.18
MalwareHunterTeam found a new in-development Hidden Tear variant called PooleZoor ransomware that appends the .poolezoor extension to encrypted files.
10.8.18
A new distribution campaign is underway for a STOP Ransomware variant called KeyPass based on the amount of victims that have been seen. Unfortunately, how the ransomware is being distributed is unknown at this time.
9.8.18
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Dharma Ransomware that appends the .id-.[].cmb extension to encrypted files.
9.8.18
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware called ZOLDON Crypter V3.0.
8.8.18
According to a report from GolfWeek, computers at the PGA of America’s offices have been infected with ransomware. The victims learned they were infected on Tuesday when ransom notes started appearing on their screen.
8.8.18
MalwareHunterTeam found a new ransomware named RansomWarrior 1.0 that renames encrypted files to the format "Encrypted%# of file%.THBEC".
7.8.18
Michael Gillespie found a Jigsaw Ransomware variant that appends the .dat extension to encrypted files and uses the following background.
7.8.18
Damian1338 saw Rapid Ransomware RaaS being sold on underground Russian forums.
6.8.18
New RewyWare Ransomware
S!Ri discovered a new ransomware named RetwyWare that appends the .killrabbit extension to encrypted files.
6.8.18
Jawe found a modified version of GandCrab v4.3 that has a version of 4.4 set. According to Jawe, all it does it set the Global\885BDEB9D36E550F587C.lock mutex and then sleeps. While we are not 100% sure if it was released by the GandCrab group, knowing their sense of humor it wouldn't surprise us.
3.8.18
New Everbe 2.0 variant
Michael Gillespie discovered a new Everbe 2.0 Ransomware variant that uses the .[].divine extension and drops a ransom note named !=How_to_decrypt_files=!.txt.
3.8.18
New Paradise Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new Paradise Ransomware variant that appends the [id-].[yourencrypter@protonmail.ch].b29extension to encrypted files.
3.8.18
WannacryV2 Ransomware
MalwareHunterTeam found a new AutoIt ransomware called wannacryV2 that appends the .wannacryv2 extension to encrypted files and provides a decryptor.
2.8.18
GandCrab Ransomware Author Bitter After Security Vendor Releases Vaccine App
The author of the GandCrab ransomware is a little bit bitter at South Korean security vendor AhnLab after the security firm released a vaccine for the GandCrab ransomware. Due to this they decided to include an alleged zero-day for the AhnLab v3 Lite antivirus in their recent builds.
2.8.18
New Scarab Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie f found a new Scarab Ransomware variant that uses the same email from a Animus attacker. This variant appends the .anonimus.mr@yahoo.com extension to encrypted files.
28.7.18
WannaCash Ransomware discovered
Amigo-A discovered a new Russian ransomware called WannaCash that renamed files into the pattern "encrypted(file_name.file_extension)". A decrypter is available from Alex Svirid.
28.7.18
New Animus/Aurora variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Animus/Aurora ransomware that appends the .desu extension to encrypted files. It will also rename the original file name to its hex equivalent. It is still decryptable.
28.7.18
GandCrab added additional languages to payment page
Damian1338 noticed that the GandCrab team added more languages to their payment page.
28.7.18
Locky
Brad found a new ransomware calling itself Locky. This is not a new variant of the old ransomware of the same name, but an imposter. else been seeing this?
28.7.18
SamSam Ransomware Crew Made Nearly $6 Million From Ransom Payments
The SamSam ransomware has earned its creator(s) more than $5.9 million in ransom payments since late 2015, according to the most comprehensive report ever published on SamSam's activity, containing information since the ransomware's launch in late 2015 and up to attacks that have happened earlier this month.
28.7.18
BitPaymer Ransomware Infection Forces Alaskan Town to Use Typewriters for a Week
On Monday, officials from Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su), a borough part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area, said they are still recovering from a ransomware infection that took place last week, on July 24.
28.7.18
Liviu Dragnea Ransomware discovered
MalwareHunterTeam found a new in-development ransomware that is based on Stupid Ransomware. This ransomware contains an image of Liviu Dragnea as its background. The sample does not currently encrypt, but if it did, it would use the .dragnea extension.
28.7.18
New Ann Ransomware
S!Ri discovered a new ransomware called Ann that renames files to the ""[AskHelp@protonmail.com]..ANN" " pattern.
28.7.18
RECOVERYOURFILES Ransomware
Michael Gillespie found a new ransomware uploaded to ID Ransomware that appends the .RECOVERYOURFILES extension and drops a ransom note named INSTRUCTIONS_RECOVER_FILES.txt.
28.7.18
New Matrix Ransomware variant
Michael Gillespie found a new variant of the Matrix Ransomware uploaded to ID Ransomware that renames files to "[BatHelp@protonmail.com].-.CORE" and drops a ransom note named #CORE_README#.rtf.
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New RektLocker Ransomware Discovered
A new ransomware called RektLocker was discovered by Michael Gillespie that is based on the HiddenTear source code released by Utku Sen. When installed it will encrypt files using AES encryption and then append the .rekt extension to them. It will also create a ransom note called Readme.txt that contains the bitcoin address that a payment should be sent to. Strangely, there is no method to contact the developer after payment is made. Victim's can use Michael's Hidden Tear Brute Forcer to try and get the decryption key for their files.
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Ransomware on Thermostats is just the Tip of the Iceberg
This past weekend at the IoT Village in the DEF CON security conference, Pen Test Partners set to out to demonstrate the sad state of security when it comes to IoT devices. They did this buy showing how they could easily hack a smart thermostat so that ransomware could be installed on it.
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With the looming threat of Ransomware, should companies stockpile Bitcoins?
With the threat of ransomware hanging over every company's head, does it make sense for companies to stockpile a few bitcoins in the event of a ransomware attack? Getting bitcoins is not the easiest of tasks and with the a ransomware timer counting down, does it make sense to have some on hand?
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Smrss32 Ransomware that pretends to be CryptoWall Discovered
A ransomware that has been out for a while, but only yesterday was a sample provided by a victim on the forums. This ransomware creates an incredibly lengthy ransom note that states it is CryptoWall and then tells you to pay 1 bitcoin to a specified bitcoin address. You are then prompted to email helprecover@mail.ru after payment to get a decryption key. Encrypted files will have the .encrypted extension appended to them and then ransom note is named _HOW_TO_Decrypt.bmp. This ransomware appears to be installed manually via Remote Desktop and as part of a kit of multiple files. It may be possible to decrypt this ransomware, so if you have been affected by this, please do not pay the ransom.
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BloodDolly Releases a Decryptor for the PizzaCrypt/Juicylemon Ransomwares
BloodDolly has released a decryptor for the PizzaCrypt and Juicylemon ransomware infections. For those who are infected with it, you can download the decryptor from the following URL: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/BloodDolly/JuicyLemonDecoder.zip This decryptor will decrypt files that have the following extensions:
.id-{number}_
.id-{number}_sos@juicylemon.biz
.id-{number}_*@juicylemon.biz*protonmail.com*
.id-{number}_*@juicylemon.biz_BitMessage_*
.id-{number}_maestro@pizzacrypts.info
Support for this ransomware can be found in this topic.
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PokemonGo Ransomware installs Backdoor Account and Spreads to other Drives
Michael Gillespie discovered a new ransomware that pretends to be PokemonGo. This ransomware is currently in development as it uses a Command & Control server on a private IP address and has a static AES encryption password. When it encrypts files it will append the .locked extension to encrypted files. It will also create a Arabic ransom note on the Desktop called هام جدا.txt.
Mosh has posted further analysis of this ransomware in Spanish.
The icon used by the program is of Pikachu:
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Development version of the Hitler-Ransomware Discovered
It looks like file deletion is becoming a standard tactic in new ransomware applications created by less skilled ransomware developers. This is shown in a new ransomware called Hitler-Ransomware, or mispelled in the lock screen as Hitler-Ransonware, that has been discovered by AVG malware analyst Jakub Kroustek. This ransomware shows a lock screen displaying Hitler and then states that your files were encrypted. It then prompts you enter a cash code for a 25 Euro Vodafone Card as a ransom payment to decrypt your files. In the current version this ransomware does encrypt your files, but rather just removes the extension. On reboot, it deletes all of the files under the %UserProfile% folder.
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Side-by-side comparisons of the CrypMIC and CryptXXX Ransomware Infections
TrendMicro has discovered that there is a new family of ransomware called CrypMIC that appears very similar to the CryptXXX ransom family. At this time it is unknown if this is just a new ransomware trying to benefit from CryptXXX success or if its a split in the CryptXXX development tree. This article shows side-by-side differences between the two ransomware families.
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New Simple_Encoder Ransomware Discovered
The Simple_Encoder, or Tilde Ransomware, is a ransomware discovered by Michael Gillespie that will encrypt your data using AES encryption and then adds a tilde, or .~ extension, to encrypted files. For each folder that a file is encrypted, it will create a _RECOVER_INSTRUCTIONS.ini ransom note, which is shown below. If you are affected by this ransomware, please post in the Simple_Encoder Ransomware Help & Support Topic as we may be able to help.
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The NoMoreRansom Project goes Public
A new project called NoMoreRansom was created by the National High Tech Crime Unit of the Netherlands’ police, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, Kaspersky Lab, and Intel Security was developed and announced to help victims of ransomware. This site contains info about ransomware, some decryptors, and a way of identifying what ransomware has infected you.
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Chimera Ransomware Decryption Keys Released by Petya Devs
The devs behind the Mischa and Petya ransomware have leaked approximately 3500 RSA decryption keys for the Chimera Ransomware. These keys are in hex format, but can be converted back to their normal format and used within a decryptor by a security company or professional.
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Petya and Mischa Ransomware Affiliate System Publicly Released
Today, the Petya and Mischa Ransomware devs have made their Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, open to the public. For the past few months, the Petya & Mischa RaaS has been been in testing with a limited amount of supposed high volume distributors. As of today, any would-be criminal can signup and become an official distributor. Unfortunately, this will most likely lead to a greater amount of distribution campaigns for this ransomware.
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New Jager Ransomware Discovered
A new ransomware was discovered by AVG malware analyst Jakub Kroustek called Jager Ransomware. The command & control server for the ransomware was disabled fairly quickly, so it does not appear that this ransomware very widespread.
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Turkish Ransomware called Uyari Discovered
This was posted a while back, but hadn't heard about it so adding it to this weeks article. The Uyari Ransomware is a ransomware discovered by Michael Gillespie whose ransom notes are written in Turkish and demands 2 bitcoins as a ransom. When encrypting files it will append the .locked extension to encrypted files and create a ransom note called DOSYALARINIZA ULAŞMAK İÇİN AÇINIZ.html on the desktop. Further analysis of this ransomware was done by Mosh. This ransomware can be decrypted and any victim's should ask for help in the Uyari Ransomware Help & Support Topic.
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We Are Anonymous Jigsaw Ransomware Variant Discovered
A new variant of the Jigsaw Ransomware has been discovered by Michael Gillespie that uses a new Anonymous themed background for the ransom note. Though there has been a previous variant of Jigsaw that included a Guy Fawkes mask, this new one implies that Anonymous is involved with the ransomware. The ransom screen's background now states "We are Anonymous. We Are Legion. We do not forget. We do not forgive. Expect us.". The good news is that Jigsaw continues to be easily decrypted and Michael's Jigsaw Decryptor has been updated to decrypt this variant.
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Kaspersky rakhnidecryptor.exe to decrypt the Chimera Ransomware
Kaspersky has updated their RakhniDecryptor tool to include support for decrypting the Chimera Ransomware. This tool only supports the 3,500 keys that were leaked by the Petya Devs.
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PadCrypt 3.1.2 Released
MalwareHunterTeam discovered that PadCrypt has been upgraded to version 3.1.2. No significant changes were made.
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Ransomware Author "Pornopoker" Arrested in Russia
Russian authorities have arrested a man suspected of writing and distributing ransomware. The suspect, whose name hasn't been released yet, goes by the nickname of Pornopoker.
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Emsisoft released a decryptor for the latest Nemucod variant
Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft has released a decryptor for the latest Nemucod campaign that is underway. The decryptor can be downloaded from here.
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New version of the Apocalypse Ransomware Released
Emsisoft security researcher xXToffeeXx discovered a new version of the Apocalypse Ransomware that uses ransom note named [md5].txt and files will be encrypted as [filename].ID-*8characters+countrycode[cryptservice@inbox.ru].[random7characters]
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New Globe ransomware released that uses the .lovewindows extension
Security researcher Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the Globe Ransomware that apppends the .lovewindows extension to encrypted files. It also uses the email address bahij2@india.com as a point of contact.
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Kelihos Botnet Delivering Shade (Troldesh) Ransomware with No_More_Ransom Extension
Over the last two weeks, the Kelihos spam botnet has been busy spreading the latest version of the Shade ransomware (also known as Troldesh), which now appends the ".no_more_ransom" extension at the end of each encrypted file. Their gesture is a sign of irony, as the NoMoreRansom project has released a free decrypter over the summer that can help victims unlock files encrypted by this threat.
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New screenlocker with File Encryption Discovered
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn has discovered a new screen locker that also encrypts files. Appears to be buggy as it does not appear to encrypt anything, but does contain an decryption routine. It is supposed to encrypt files and append the .encrypted extension to encrypted files.
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Locky Ransomware switches to Egyptian Mythology with the Osiris Extension
Once again, the developers of the Locky Ransomware have decided to change the extension of encrypted files. This time, the ransomware developers moved away from Norse gods and into Egyptian mythology by using the .osiris extension for encrypted files.
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Petya Ransomware Returns with GoldenEye Version, Continuing James Bond Theme
The author of the Petya-Mischa ransomware combo has returned with a new version that uses the name GoldenEye Ransomware, continuing the malware's James Bond theme. Malwarebytes' researcher hasherezade has also posted some analysis.
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New Scheme: Spread Popcorn Time Ransomware, get chance of free Decryption Key
Yesterday a new in-development ransomware was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam called Popcorn Time that intends to give victim's a very unusual, and criminal, way of getting a free decryption key for their files. With Popcorn Time, not only can a victim pay a ransom to get their files back, but they can also try to infect two other people and have them pay the ransom in order to get a free key.
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New HACKED Jigsaw Ransomware Variant Discovered
Security researcher Michael Gillespie discovered a new Jigsaw Ransomware variant called HACKED. You can use Michael's Jigsaw Decryptor to get decrypt your files for free.
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New SamSam Ransomware variant Discovered
Security researcher Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the SamSam Ransomware. This variant uses the .VforVendetta extension for encrypted files and a ransom note called 000-PLEASE-READ-WE-HELP.html.
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Modified EDA2/Hidden-Tear Ransomware For Sale
Security researcher Jiri Kropac discovered a modified version of the EDA2/HiddenTear Ransomware for sale on underground criminal sites.
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"Proof of Concept" CryptoWire Ransomware Spawns Lomix and UltraLocker Families
A new open-source ransomware project called CryptoWire was uploaded on GitHub as a "proof of concept," has now spawned three new ransomware families that are infecting users in real-life.
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New CryptoWire-based UltraLocker Discovered
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered a new variant of the open-source AutoIT ransomware CryptoWire ransomware was discovered called UltraLocker.
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CyberSplitter Ransomware 2.0 Released
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered version 2.0 of the CyberSplitter ransomware. This ransomware is based off of the Hidden-Tear open source ransomware.
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New Locked-In Ransomware Discovered
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn is on fire with the discovery of the new Locked-In ransomware. This ransomware will encrypt your files and create ransom notes called RESTORE_CORUPTED_FILES.HTML. Personally I think the devs screwed up when they made this ransomware as it prob should have been called Locked-Out.