Lloo Ransomware

Cybersecurity researchers have identified another ransomware variant belonging to the prolific STOP/Djvu family. The threat is tracked as the Lloo Ransomware and has retained the destructive capabilities of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. Breached devices infected with Lloo will be subjected to data encryption that will leave nearly all of the data stored there in an unusable state. Documents, PDFs, archives, databases, images, audio and video files, etc. could all be locked with an uncrackable encryption algorithm. The affected users will then be extorted for money if they want to receive the required decryption keys from the attackers.

When the threat locks a file, it also modified that file's original name. More specifically, it will append '.lloo' to it as a new extension. Another change to the infected system will be the creation of a text file named '_readme.txt.' The file will contain a ransom note detailing the demands of Lloo Ransomware's operators.

Ransom Note's Overview

Reading the ransom-demanding message reveals that the hackers are willing to assist their victims with the restoration of the locked data. However, before sending the necessary decryption key and a specific software tool, the cybercriminals demand to be paid a ransom of exactly $980. They also offer to reduce that price in half if their victims contact them within 72 hours of the attack. Two email addresses - 'restorealldata@firemail.cc' and 'gorentos@bitmessage.ch,' and a Telegram account at '@datarestore' are mentioned in the note, as potential communication channels. The hackers also express their willingness to decrypt one file for free.

Of course, users should never trust the words of malware operators. Furthermore, communication with cybercriminals could expose them to additional privacy or security risks.

The full text of the instructions left by Lloo 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

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