Aieou Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 6 |
| First Seen: | January 19, 2011 |
| Last Seen: | February 2, 2021 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Aieou Ransomware appears to be a unique crypto locker threat, as it hasn't been associated with any of the already existing ransomware families. That, however, doesn't mean that it deviates from the typical behavior of such a threat. The Aieou Ransomware aims to infiltrate the user's computer, encrypt the files stored on it with an uncrackable cryptographic algorithm, and then extort its victims in exchange for the potential restoration of the locked data.
Every file that has been encrypted by the Aieou Ransomware will have its name changed to include '.aieou' as a new extension. As for the instructions left for the victims, they are provided in text files named 'README.txt.' These files will be dropped in every folder containing encrypted data.
The note from the hackers is both extremely brief and to-the-point. They simply want the affected users to pay them a single Bitcoin or more. Of course, although the price of this cryptocurrency fluctuates significantly, 1 BTC still represents a staggering amount of money. At the present exchange rate, one bitcoin is worth over $13500. No wallet address is mentioned in the ransom note, but there is an email - cce_2020_final@cce2020.kr, that should be used as a communication channel supposedly.
Paying such a staggering amount of money to the criminals shouldn't even be considered. Instead, affected users should remove all traces of the Aieou Ransomware by cleaning their computers with a reputable anti-malware solution. Then, if a suitable backup that was created before the ransomware infection is available, they can attempt to restore the encrypted files.
The ransom note delivered by the Aieou Ransomware is:
'Your files were infected with ransomware and encrypted.
If you wish to recover, please contact the email address below and pay 1 BTC or more.
cce_2020_final@cce2020.kr.'
