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Cetori Ransomware

By GoldSparrow in Ransomware

Ransomware threats are a very popular type of malware. Such data-locking Trojans would infiltrate your system, lock your data using an encryption algorithm, and then demand a sometimes staggering fee in return for a decryption key, which is supposed to unlock all the affected files.

Propagation and Encryption

One of the newest threats in the world of ransomware is the Cetori Ransomware. When researchers studied the Cetori Ransomware, they found out it belongs to the STOP Ransomware family. However, experts have not been able to reach a consensus regarding the propagation methods employed in the spreading of the Cetori Ransomware. Some state that it is highly like that mass spam email campaigns, alongside fake software updates and pirated copies of legitimate software may be among the infection vectors utilized by the authors of the Cetori Ransomware. As soon as the Cetori Ransomware compromises your computer, it will scan it to locate all the files, which it will encrypt. The Cetori Ransomware will go after all the popular filetypes such as '.mp3,' '.jpeg,' '.png,' '.gif,' '.pdf,' '.txt,' '.ppt,' etc. Then, the Cetori Ransomware will begin the encryption process. After the encryption process is completed, all the affected files' names will be altered. The Cetori Ransomware applies a '.cetori' extension to the file name. For example, a file, which was named 'gray-cat.jpeg' initially, will be renamed to 'gray-cat.jpeg.cetori.'

The Ransom Note

Next, the Cetori Ransomware will drop a ransom note that goes by the name '_readme.txt' and states:

’ ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, 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:
https://we.tl/t-514KtsAKtH
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:
mosteros@firemail.cc

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
gorentos@bitmessage.ch

Our Telegram account:
@datarestore

Your personal ID:’

In the note, the authors of the Cetori Ransomware say that the ransom fee required from the victim is $980 but the users who manage to contact them in less than 72 hours after the attack taking place will get a 50% discount, which will drop the price to $490. The attackers also are willing to decrypt one file free of charge, which is meant to prove to the user that they have a working decryption key. There are two email addresses and a Telegram contact detail provided for the victim – 'gorentos@bitmessage.ch,' 'gorentos2@firemail.cc,' and @datarestore (for Telegram).

Do not contact cybercriminals like the ones responsible for the Cetori Ransomware. Nothing good can come out of paying such shady individuals. Instead, it is recommended to download and install a legitimate anti-spyware solution, which will make sure to remove the Cetori Ransomware from your PC and will keep it safe in the future.

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