Farlock Ransomware

Another ransomware variant has been identified by infosec researchers. Tracked as the Farlock Ransomware and as a variant of the MedusaLocker Ransomware family, the threat's harmful capabilities can wreak havoc on the computers it infects by encrypting the files stored there. The victim's documents, PDFs, archives, databases, etc. will be rendered unusable. The attackers will then demand a payment in exchange for the decryption key and software tool in their possession.

The exact extension that the Farlock Ransomware uses to mark the encrypted files depends on the specific version of the threat. Some users may notice that their files now have '.farlock3' appended to their names, while others may see their files carrying a '.farlock11' extension. All Farlock versions deliver a ransom note as an HTML file named 'HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html.'

Ransom Note's Details

According to the ransom-demanding message, apart from locking the victim's files, the attackers also have collected data that they now threaten to release to the public or sell to interested parties, if their demands are not met. They also offer to decrypt up to 3 small files for free.

Victims can reach out and establish contact with the hackers via a dedicated website hosted on the TOR network. As a backup, the note also mentions two email addresses - 'ithelp02@decorous.cyou' and 'ithelp02@wholeness.business.' While the exact sum of the ransom is not revealed, the note concludes with a warning that after 72 hours have passed, the sum demanded by the hackers will be higher.

The full text of the note is:

'YOUR PERSONAL ID:

/!\ YOUR COMPANY NETWORK HAS BEEN PENETRATED /!\
All your important files have been encrypted!

Your files are safe! Only modified. (RSA+AES)

ANY ATTEMPT TO RESTORE YOUR FILES WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE
WILL PERMANENTLY CORRUPT IT.
DO NOT MODIFY ENCRYPTED FILES.
DO NOT RENAME ENCRYPTED FILES.

No software available on internet can help you. We are the only ones able to
solve your problem.

We gathered highly confidential/personal data. These data are currently stored on
a private server. This server will be immediately destroyed after your payment.
If you decide to not pay, we will release your data to public or re-seller.
So you can expect your data to be publicly available in the near future..

We only seek money and our goal is not to damage your reputation or prevent
your business from running.

You will can send us 2-3 non-important files and we will decrypt it for free
to prove we are able to give your files back.

Contact us for price and get decryption software.

Note that this server is available via Tor browser only

Follow the instructions to open the link:Type the addres "hxxps://www.torproject.org" in your Internet browser. It opens the Tor site.

Press "Download Tor", then press "Download Tor Browser Bundle", install and run it.

Now you have Tor browser. In the Tor Browser open qd7pcafncosqfqu3ha6fcx4h6sr7tzwagzpcdcnytiw3b6varaeqv5yd.onion

Start a chat and follow the further instructions.

If you can not use the above link, use the email:
ithelp02@decorous.cyou
ithelp02@wholeness.business

To contact us, create a new free email account on the site: protonmail.com
IF YOU DON'T CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS, PRICE WILL BE HIGHER.'