Bitcoin is a popular medium that hackers use in order to facilitate after a ransomeware attack their victims to a “ransom”. The Ransomeware WannaCryFake is a modification of the famous WannaCry-ransom ware, who worked to 2017 by many Microsoft Computer. Now, there are offshoot a Bugfix from Emsisoft, the Victims will help to decrypt the encrypted files without paying in BTC or lose data.What you need to note how the WannaCryFake-mesh works and the Bugfix will be announced in the article!
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Bitcoin ransomware Ransomware “WannaCryFake” defused by the Bugfix of Emsisoft
Ransomware are viruses that will ensure that all the data of the User are encrypted and only the attacker has the key, the data of the victim to recover. Ransomware aims to classic blackmail, which let the attacker in Bitcoin to pay off.One of the most well-known Ransomware attacks, the last time the “WannaCry” Ransomware was. “WannaCryFake” is an offshoot of the famous Malware that extorts even Bitcoin from their Victims. The Virus encrypts (locks) the files of the victim with the AES-256 Standard, or advanced encryption standard.The software company Emsisoft has released a Bugfix for the Bitcoin-ransomware Ransomware WannaCryFake. Since it presumably could also be victims in our ranks, we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity, and our Community, so please, inform. In the official blog post you’ll find all the important information and the Link to Download the Decryption Software.
Problem is Ransomware: Like the BTC-extortion of the “WannaCryFake” expires…
According to a McAfee report Ransomware have increased attacks in 2019 by 118 per cent, equivalent to approximately 504 new threats per Minute. As described above, the attacker will try to blackmail through encryption of the files of the victim’s Bitcoins in large amounts without being “too greedy”, so that the victim pays.An infected victim receives a message that says:
“You have to pay for the decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how quickly you write to us. After the payment, we will send you the Tool that decrypts all your files.“
The victims are instructed to contact us via proton mail or telegram to the Ransomware attackers and will then receive instructions on how to Bitcoin via Pidgin can send. The Virus is proposing to buy BTC local bitcoin’s as the “easiest way to buy Bitcoin”.
The Ransomware also warns: “The decryption of your files with the help of a third party can lead to an increased price (you can increase your fee to our) or you can be a victim of fraud”.
…and what you can do about it
As described above, you can find all the important information and instructions for the Bugfix in the official blog post of Emsissoft. IMPORTANT: The Software not only helps in the case of “WannaCryFake”!After Downloading the Emsisoft Decryptor uses the encrypted file and the unencrypted original version, to the key assemble, needed to Decrypt the locked data. Because the log file name extensions to determine the encryption parameters, are dependent on the user, your files are not rename.The Software from Emsisoft allows users the decryption process via the button “Save Log” to record.Are you looking to buy a safe place to Bitcoins? We recommend that you take a look to our Partner to throw eToro, where you can within few minutes register and thus access to the largest crypto-currencies, and other financial products to get.75 % of private CFD accounts lose money. No EU investor protection.You were ever the victim of a Ransomware attack and has to pull the trigger test BTC? Come in to our Telegram Chat and talk with the experts and the Community. Subscribe to our News channel to not miss any News. (Image Source: Shutterstock)