Windows 10: STOP Ransomware vaccine released to block encryption

Discus and support STOP Ransomware vaccine released to block encryption in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; > https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-vaccine-released-to-block-encryption/... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Ṣmeed, Dec 7, 2021.

  1. Ṣmeed Win User

    STOP Ransomware vaccine released to block encryption


    > https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-vaccine-released-to-block-encryption/

    :)
     
    Ṣmeed, Dec 7, 2021
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  2. simrick Win User

    BitDefender Releases Combo Crypto-Ransomware Vaccine


    Bitdefender anti-malware researchers have released a new vaccine tool which can protect against known and possible future versions of the CTB-Locker, Locky and TeslaCrypt crypto ransomware families by exploiting flaws in their spreading methods.

    “The new tool is an outgrowth of the Cryptowall vaccine program, in a way.” Chief Security Strategist Catalin Cosoi explained. “We had been looking at ways to prevent this ransomware from encrypting files even on computers that were not protected by Bitdefender antivirus and we realized we could extend the idea.”


    Read more & download here:

    Combination Crypto-Ransomware Vaccine Released | Bitdefender Labs
     
    simrick, Dec 7, 2021
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  3. Filed encrypted by Tor ransomware

    More information is needed to determine specifically what infection you are dealing with since there are many variants of crypto malware (file encrypting ransomware).
    RSA-4096 / RSA-2048 / RSA-1024 / AES-256 / AES-128 are
    encryption algorithms
    and not an explicit way of identifying a particular ransomware infection.

    Are there any obvious file extensions appended to or with your encrypted data files (i.e. several random hexadecimal characters, words or email addresses)? If so, is the extension the same for each encrypted file or is it different?

    What is the actual name of your ransom note? These infections are created to alert victims that their data has been encrypted and demand a ransom payment. Check your documents folder for an image the malware typically uses for the background note. Check the
    C:\ProgramData (or C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data) for a randomly named
    .html, .txt, .png, .bmp, .url file. Most ransomware will also drop a ransom note in every directory/affected folder where data has been encrypted.

    The best way to identify the different ransomwares is the ransom note (including it's name), the malware file itself, any obvious extensions appended to the encrypted files, samples of those encrypted files and information related to the email address used
    by the cyber-criminals.

    You can submit samples of encrypted files and ransom notes to ID Ransomware for
    assistance with identification and confirmation. This is a service that helps identify what ransomware may have encrypted your files and then attempts to direct you to an appropriate support topic where you can seek further
    assistance. Uploading both encrypted files and ransom notes together provides a more positive match and helps to avoid false detections.

    After gathering that information, please read and follow the instructions below.

     
    quietman7 - MVP, Dec 7, 2021
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  4. Ṣmeed Win User

    STOP Ransomware vaccine released to block encryption

    Got affected by the opqz ransomware and my fathers document got trampled with.

    The .opqz extension is one of the newer variants of
    STOP ransomware.

    Up to now it's not decryptable without paying the ransom...

    Hopefully, Emsisoft will be able to retrieve an Offline Key....

    As soon as they are successful, all data which is encrypted with an Offline Key can be recovered with Emsisoft's decryptor.

    More info in the FAQ here: About the STOP/Djvu Decrypter

    Respective Help forum: https://support.emsisoft.com/forum/83-help-my-files-are-encrypted/

    Also read/follow, and ask all further questions here:
    STOP Ransomware (.STOP, .Puma, .Djvu, .Promo, .Drume) Support Topic


    >
    https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/26164/how-to-remove-ransomware-the-right-way-a-step-by-step-guide/


    >
    https://support.emsisoft.com/topic/29386-first-steps-when-dealing-with-ransomware/


    Also suggestion to read (and if necessary do) everything here:

     
    Ṣmeed, Dec 7, 2021
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