Devoe Ransomware

The Devoe Ransomware is a threatening ransomware variant that can wreak havoc on its victims' computers. Following successful infiltration, its next step is to encrypt the most widely used file types such as images, videos, documents, and databases with a strong encryption algorithm, which will render all of them unusable effectively. The Devoe Ransomware changes the original names of all encrypted files according to a rather lengthy pattern - the original name will now be followed by a string of characters representing the unique ID for the victim, then the email address used to contact the hackers, and finally ".Devoe" as an extension. For example, a file name 'Picture1.jpg' will be renamed to "Picture1.jpg.id[VictimsID].[hallome@tutanota.com].Devoe." The Devoe Ransomware drops two files containing ransom notes - "info.txt" containing a simple text message, and "info.hta," which is used for the creation of a pop-up window with more detailed instructions for the affected users.

In the text files, users are simply told to contact hallome@tutanota.com, or hallome.firemail.cc, if they do not receive a response from the criminals within 24 hours. The proper ransom note is displayed in the pop-up window generated by the malware threat. It explains that the ransom is supposed to be paid in Bitcoin, and all affected users have the option to send five files that are no more than 4mb in total to be decrypted for free. The hackers mention that the ransom amount will depend on the time it takes the victims to contact them.

While it may be scary to lose access to your private files suddenly, letting yourself be overwhelmed by panic and yielding to the demands made by the cybercriminals is the worst course of action. Instead, users are advised to use powerful anti-malware software to clean the Devoe Ransomware from their computers and then attempt to restore the locked data from a backup that was created before the infection. The Devoe Ransomware is yet another addition to the notorious Phobos Ransomware family of crypto locker threats.

The content of the text file is:

'!!!All of your files are encrypted!!!

To decrypt them send email to this address: hallome@tutanota.com.

If we don't answer in 24h., send email to this address: hallome@firemail.cc '

The text of the ransom note is:

'All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the email hallome@tutanota.com

Write this ID in the title of your message -

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to this email:hallome@firemail.cc

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the tool that will decrypt all your files.

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 5 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 4Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam'