Crypt0 HT Ransomware

The Crypt0 HT Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan. Like most encryption ransomware Trojans with the letters HT in their name or code, the Crypt0 HT Ransomware is based on HiddenTear. This is an open source encryption ransomware platform that was first made available in 2015 and has been responsible for a large number of variants (some PC security researchers estimate that more than half of all encryption ransomware Trojans that are active currently are based in some way on HiddenTear's code). This is because HiddenTear allows the cybercrooks to create powerful encryption ransomware attacks with freely available resources. The Crypt0 HT Ransomware, like most encryption ransomware Trojans, is designed to encrypt the victim's files to take them hostage, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key necessary to restore the affected files.

Another Offspring of HiddenTear is in the Wild

There is very little to distinguish the Crypt0 HT Ransomware from the countless other encryption ransomware Trojans active currently. The Crypt0 HT Ransomware is delivered through the use of corrupted spam email attachments, usually taking the form of Microsoft Word documents with embedded macro scripts that download and install the Crypt0 HT Ransomware onto the victim's computer. Once the Crypt0 HT Ransomware has been installed on the victim's computer, the Crypt0 HT Ransomware will use a powerful encryption algorithm to make the victim's files inaccessible. The Crypt0 HT Ransomware, like most encryption ransomware Trojans, will target the user-generated files, which may include music, images, videos, texts, documents of various types, and numerous other file types. The file types that are targeted by the Crypt0 HT Ransomware attack include:

.3gp, .7z, .apk, .avi, .bmp, .cdr, .cer, .chm, .conf, .css, .csv, .dat, .db, .dbf, .djvu, .dbx, .docm, ,doc, .epub, .docx .fb2, .flv, .gif, .gz, .iso .ibooks,.jpeg, .jpg, .key, .mdb .md2, .mdf, .mht, .mobi .mhtm, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg .mpeg, .pict, .pdf, .pps, .pkg, .png, .ppt .pptx, .ppsx, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .scr, .swf, .sav, .tiff, .tif, .tbl, .torrent, .txt, .vsd, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx, .xps, .xml, .ckp, .zip, .java, .py, .asm, .c, .cpp, .cs, .js, .php, .dacpac, .rbw, .rb, .mrg, .dcx, .db3, .sql, .sqlite3, .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .psd, .psp, .pdb, .dxf, .dwg, .drw, .casb, .ccp, .cal, .cmx, .cr2.

The Crypt0 HT Ransomware’s Ransom Demands

The Crypt0 HT Ransomware delivers a program window named 'Crypt0' after encrypting the victim's files. This program window contains the Crypt0 HT Ransomware's ransom note, as well as an image of a padlock. The full text of the Crypt0 HT Ransomware's ransom note is:

'You have been victim of Crypt0 Ransomware
All your important files, photos, videos, documents, databases, have been encrypted with AES-256 and AES-128
A file called "READ_IT.html" will be dropped on your Desktop follow the instructions on how to make the payment
You Have 6 days to make the payment or else all of your files will be lost!
Hurry up!'

The Crypt0 HT Ransomware also delivers its ransom note in the form of an HTML File named 'READ_IT.html,' which delivers an additional ransom message with a link to a payment site. The Crypt0 HT Ransomware's ransom demand is 0.5 Bitcoin, approximately 8500 USD at the current exchange rate. However, computer users shouldn't pay this enormous amount of money. Apart from the fact that there is a very little guarantee that these cybercrooks will help the victims recover their data, paying these ransoms allows the con artists to continue creating and distributing threats like the Crypt0 HT Ransomware. The best protection against the Crypt0 HT Ransomware and similar threats is to take preemptive measures to protect your data. The best way to do this is by having file backups. A combination of file backups and a reliable security program can help you keep your data safe from attacks like the Crypt0 HT Ransomware.

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