Bpqd Ransomware

Cybercriminals are still relying on the STOP/Djvu Ransomware strain to create new, harmful ransomware threats. One such example is the Bpqd Ransomware, which was first discovered by the cybersecurity analyst that goes by @petrovic082 on Twitter. The threat is completely devoid of any major improvements, but that doesn't make it any less threatening. Computers that have been breached by the Bpqd Ransomware will be subjected to data encryption that will affect nearly all of the files stored on them.

Affected users will no longer be able to open or use any of the encrypted files. Furthermore, each locked file will now have the '.bpqd' file extension attached to its original name. After all targeted data has been processed by the threat, the Bpqd Ransomware will create a new text file on the system. Named '_readme.txt,' this file will carry a ransom note with instructions for the victims.

Demands Overview

Reading the note reveals that the cybercriminals responsible for unleashing the Bpqd Ransomware demand to be paid a ransom of exactly $980. In exchange for the sum, they will supposedly provide their victims with a decryption tool and the necessary keys to restore the locked data. Of course, trusting unscrupulous cybercriminals is almost never a good idea and is always an extremely risky option. Bpqd's note also mentions that users who establish contact during the first 72 hours of the attack will need to pay only $490 as ransom. The email addresses that can be used to reach the hackers are 'support@sysmail.ch' and 'supportsys@airmail.cc.'

The entire set of instructions found in Bpqd Ransomware's '_readme.txt' file is:

'ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-zHDj26n4NW
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@sysmail.ch

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
supportsys@airmail.cc

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