Ewdf Ransomware

The notorious STOP/Djvu Ransomware family is still retaining its popularity among cybercriminals. As a result, infosec researchers are continuing to uncover different threatening variants of STOP/Djvu being released into the wild. One such example is the Ewdf Ransomware threat. Although Ewdf is a simple variant without any major improvements, its potential to cause damage remains significant.

Once the threat has been deployed on a breached device, it will initiate an encryption routine with an uncrackable cryptographic algorithm. All processed files will no longer be accessible or even usable. Furthermore, they will be marked by having '.ewdf' appended to their original names, as a new extension. The ransom note of the threat will be dropped on the infected machines as a text file named '_readme.txt.'

Ransom Note's Overview

According to the instructions of the attackers, victims of the Ewdf Ransomware can still recover their data. However, they will have to pay a ransom to receive a decryptor tool and the necessary decryption keys. The sum demanded by the cybercriminals is $980 but can be reduced to $490. The only requirement mentioned in the note is for the affected users to initiate communication within the first 72 hours of the attack. They can also attach 1 locked file to their message. If the file doesn't contain any important information, it will supposedly be decrypted and returned for free. The email addresses found in the ransom note are 'restorealldata@firemail.cc' and 'gorentos@bitmessage.ch.' Apparently, the cybercriminals also have a Telegram account at '@datarestore.'

The full set of instructions left by Ewdf Ransomware is:

'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-WbgTMF1Jmw
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:
restorealldata@firemail.cc

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

Our Telegram account:
@datarestore

Your personal ID:'