Ddsg Ransomware

The STOP/Djvu Ransomware family has remained a popular choice among malware creators with new variants being discovered almost daily. One of the latest to be caught by infosec researchers is named Ddsg Ransomware. Although it doesn't exhibit any major improvements over a typical STOP/Djvu variant, it is still capable of causing significant damage to any compromised system.

As a result of Ddsg Ransomware's activity, users will find themselves unable to access nearly all of their files. Pictures, archives, databases, PDFs, documents, and more will all be encrypted with a strong cryptographic algorithm and rendered unusable. Each locked file will have '.ddsg' appended to its original name. When the encryption process has been completed, the Ddsg Ransomware will generate a text file named '_readme.txt.' Inside it will be the ransom note with instructions for the victims.

Ddsg Ransomware's Demands

The note clarifies that users who wish to restore their data via the decryption key and tool possessed by the cybercriminals will have to pay the sum of $980. Close to $1000 is a significant amount for people to just having laying around. The cybercriminals appear also to realize this fact as they offer to cut the price in half to $490 if victims contact them within the first 72 hours of the Ddsg Ransomware infection.

To initiate communication, victims can use the two email addresses found in the note - 'manager@mailtemp.ch' and 'helpmanager@airmail.cc.' As part of the message, a single locked file can be attached and send. The hackers will then supposedly decrypt the file and return it unlocked to the users.

It is not recommended to engage the hackers in any way as that could expose the victims to additional security risks. Instead, clean the breached system from the Ddsg Ransomware via a professional anti-malware solution. Then, look for a suitable backup to potentially restore the encrypted data.

The full text of Ddsg Ransomware's note 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-Z9xOWordyu
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:
manager@mailtemp.ch

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

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