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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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Lawrence Abrams
- 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.
- Lawrence Abrams
- 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.
- Lawrence Abrams
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Lawrence Abrams
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Ionut Ilascu
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Lawrence Abrams
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- 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.
- Bill Toulas
- November 18, 2022
- 02:54 PM
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Avast releases free decryptor for MafiaWare666 ransomware variants

Avast has released a decryptor for variants of the MafiaWare666 ransomware known as 'Jcrypt', 'RIP Lmao', and 'BrutusptCrypt,' allowing victims to recover their files for free.
- Bill Toulas
- October 05, 2022
- 01:46 PM
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Bitdefender releases free decryptor for LockerGoga ransomware

Romanian cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help LockerGoga ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom.
- Bill Toulas
- September 16, 2022
- 11:09 AM
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No More Ransom helps millions of ransomware victims in 6 years

The No More Ransom project celebrates its sixth anniversary today after helping millions of ransomware victims recover their files for free.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 26, 2022
- 09:38 AM
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