Isal Ransomware
The infosec community has detected another threatening STOP/Djvu variant. Named Isal Ransomware, the threat operates similarly to all other STOP/Djvu Ransomware family variants. The Isal Ransomware is targeted at individual computer users predominantly. Once inside their computers, the Isal Ransomware will initiate a robust encryption process that will lock the files stored there. As a result, victims will no longer be able to open any documents, databases, archived PDFs, images, photos, etc. Each locked file will have the '.isal' file extension attached to its original name. Finally, the threat will generate a new text file on the compromised systems named '_readme.txt' that will contain a ransom note with instructions for the users.
Isal Ransomware's Demands
The ransom note is consistent with the ransom-demanding messages of other STOP/Djvu malware variants. It states that to receive the hackers' decryption key and software tool, victims will have to pay a ransom of $980. If victims can trust the note, that sum can be reduced by 50% to $490. All the affected users have to do is initiate communication with the attackers within the first 72 hours following the ransomware attack. The criminals also allow a single file to be sent to them that they will supposedly unlock and return to the user for free.
The full text of Isal Ransomware's ransom message 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:
https://we.tl/t-fhnNOAYC8Z
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:
support@fishmail.top
Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc'
