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New ShrinkLocker ransomware decryptor recovers BitLocker password
Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the 'ShrinkLocker' ransomware strain, which uses Windows' built-in BitLocker drive encryption tool to lock victim's files.
- November 13, 2024
- 09:00 AM
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Avast releases free decryptor for DoNex ransomware and past variants
Antivirus company Avast have discovered a weakness in the cryptographic scheme of the DoNex ransomware family and released a decryptor so victims can recover their files for free.
- July 08, 2024
- 02:51 PM
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LockBit ransomware admin identified, sanctioned in US, UK, Australia
The FBI, UK National Crime Agency, and Europol have unveiled sweeping indictments and sanctions against the admin of the LockBit ransomware operation, with the identity of the Russian threat actor revealed for the first time.
- May 07, 2024
- 10:04 AM
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Free Rhysida ransomware decryptor for Windows exploits RNG flaw
South Korean researchers have publicly disclosed an encryption flaw in the Rhysida ransomware encryptor, allowing the creation of a Windows decryptor to recover files for free.
- February 12, 2024
- 10:44 AM
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Online ransomware decryptor helps recover partially encrypted files
CyberArk has created an online version of 'White Phoenix,' an open-source ransomware decryptor targeting operations using intermittent encryption.
- January 30, 2024
- 05:00 PM
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Decryptor for Babuk ransomware variant released after hacker arrested
Researchers from Cisco Talos working with the Dutch police obtained a decryption tool for the Tortilla variant of Babuk ransomware and shared intelligence that led to the arrest of the ransomware's operator.
- January 09, 2024
- 11:46 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - January 5th 2024 - Secret decryptors
With it being the first week of the New Year and some still away on vacation, it has been slow with ransomware news, attacks, and new information.
- January 05, 2024
- 05:16 PM
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New Black Basta decryptor exploits ransomware flaw to recover files
Researchers have created a decryptor that exploits a flaw in Black Basta ransomware, allowing victims to recover their files for free.
- December 30, 2023
- 10:14 AM
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HelloKitty ransomware source code leaked on hacking forum
A threat actor has leaked the complete source code for the first version of the HelloKitty ransomware on a Russian-speaking hacking forum, claiming to be developing a new, more powerful encryptor.
- October 09, 2023
- 08:25 AM
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Free Key Group ransomware decryptor helps victims recover data
Researchers took advantage of a weakness in the encryption scheme of Key Group ransomware and developed a decryption tool that lets some victims to recover their files for free.
- August 31, 2023
- 12:21 PM
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The Week in Ransomware - June 30th 2023 - Mistaken Identity
A case of mistaken identity and further MOVEit Transfer data breaches continue dominated the ransomware news cycle this week.
- June 30, 2023
- 05:33 PM
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Free Akira ransomware decryptor helps recover your files
Cybersecurity firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can help victims recover their data without paying the crooks any money.
- June 30, 2023
- 12:45 PM
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New ransomware decryptor recovers data from partially encrypted files
Security researchers have shared a new Python-based ransomware recovery tool named 'White Phoenix' on GitHub, which lets victims of ransomware strains that use intermittent encryption recover their files for free.
- May 10, 2023
- 12:16 PM
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Conti-based ransomware ‘MeowCorp’ gets free decryptor
A decryption tool for a modified version of the Conti ransomware could help hundreds of victims recover their files for free.
- March 16, 2023
- 02:08 PM
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New MortalKombat ransomware decryptor recovers your files for free
Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free MortalKombat ransomware decryptor that victims can use to restore their files without paying a ransom.
- February 28, 2023
- 01:27 PM
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Clop ransomware flaw allowed Linux victims to recover files for months
The Clop ransomware gang is now also using a malware variant that explicitly targets Linux servers, but a flaw in the encryption scheme has allowed victims to quietly recover their files for free for months.
- February 07, 2023
- 06:00 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2023 - Targeting Crypto Exchanges
There has been quite a bit of ransomware news this week, with crypto exchanges being seized for alleged money laundering and researchers providing fascinating reports on the behavior of ransomware operators.
- January 20, 2023
- 05:08 PM
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Avast releases free BianLian ransomware decryptor
Security software company Avast has released a free decrypter for the BianLian ransomware strain to help victims of the malware restore their files without paying a ransom.
- January 16, 2023
- 07:14 AM
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Bitdefender releases free MegaCortex ransomware decryptor
Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware family, making it possible for victims of the once notorious gang to restore their data for free.
- January 05, 2023
- 03:49 PM
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Researchers secretly helped decrypt Zeppelin ransomware for 2 years
Security researchers found vulnerabilities in the encryption mechanism of the Zeppelin ransomware and exploited them to create a working decryptor they used since 2020 to help victim companies recover files without paying the attackers.
- November 18, 2022
- 02:54 PM
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