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Locky Ransomware switches to Egyptian Mythology with the Osiris Extension

Locky Ransomware switches to Egyptian Mythology with the Osiris Extension

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See post by quietman7 here:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/635252/infect-with-osiris/#entry4143606

Copy/paste of above post:

Any files that are encrypted with the Locky (.Osiris) ransomware variant will be renamed with random alpha-numerical characters and have the
.siris extension appended to the end of the encrypted data filename (i.e. 11111111--1111--1111--FC8BB0BA--5FE9D9C2B69A.osiris) and leave files (ransom notes) named DesktopOSIRIS.bmp, DesktopOSIRIS.htm, OSIRIS-[4_numbers].htm, OSIRIS-[4_numbers].htm
as explained
here.

Unfortunately, there is no known way at this time to decrypt files encrypted by Locky variants regardless of the extension without paying the ransom.

There is an ongoing discussion in this topic where you can post comments, ask questions and seek further assistance. Other victims have been directed there to share information, experiences and suggestions.

• Locky Ransomware (Zepto) Support and Help Topic - _HELP_instructions.html

When or if a solution is found, that information will be provided in this support topic and you will receive notification if subscribed to it. In addition, a news article most likely will be posted on the
BleepingComputer front page.

Rather than have everyone with individual topics, it would be best (and more manageable for staff) if you posted any more questions, comments or requests for assistance in the above support topic discussion...it includes experiences by experts, a variety of
IT consultants, end users and company reps who have been affected by ransomware infections.
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Also see:
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-osiris-virus/

 

I'd avoid it given the poor software QA of their backup software.

 

I completely agree with Steve C. Terrible experiences with their products, and their lack of assistance to resolve my issues - I'm glad I found Macrium Reflect (thanks to users on this wonderful forum)! It will take something special to win back my support to try their ransomware protection software...

 

I prefer to use MBM which has the functionality built in.

 

even Defender has some anti ransomware functionality these days (and more to come in 1803, I hear).

Change Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access Settings - Windows 10

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True but regular image backups stored offline are the best protection. Get a Ransom demand - put two fingers up, restore backup .

 

So true, system images rule! *Biggrin

 

Hi,
Problem is most ransom ware looks so like win-10 people get suckered in so easily thinking it's a normal MS popup message lol
Blame MS for it's dull UI that is way too easy to duplicate *Biggrin