Emsisoft releases a second decryptor in a few days, this time for ZeroFucks ransomware

Security experts at Emsisoft released a second decryptor in a few days, this time announced a free decryptor for the ZeroFucks ransomware.

A few days ago, the experts at Emsisoft released a free decryptor for the Ims00rry ransomware, now the malware team announced the released of a decryptor for the ZeroFucks ransomware.

Victims of the ZeroFucks ransomware don’t have to pay the ransom, they only need to download the decryptor form the link below:

• Download the ZeroFucks Decryptor Here

ZeroFucks ransomware encrypts files with AES-256 and replaces the extension in the filename with “.zerofucks” (i.e. “myphoto.jpg” is changed to “ myphoto.zerofucks”.

When the ransomware encrypts files the following GUI is displayed to the victims, crooks demand a €400 ransom worth of Bitcoins.

Below the ransom note left on the infected systems by the ransomware:

“All your important files have been encrypted. If you want your files back, you need to pay €400 in Bitcoins. After the payment is received, we will give you access to unlock your files. Click on the Payment button to get more info.” reads ransom note.

“If you don’t pay within 48 hours, the price will be doubled. After another 24 hours, the price will be doubled again. If you don’t pay within 96 hours your files will be destroyed.”

Enjoy it!

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Pierluigi Paganini

(SecurityAffairs – ZeroFucks, malware)

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