Lockhyp Ransomware
The Lockhyp Ransomware aims to infect computers and then encrypt the data stored there with a combination of powerful cryptographic algorithms. This is a typical ransomware behavior that leads to the victims of the threat then being extorted for money. Although the Lockhyp Ransomware is a variant belonging to the MedusaLocker family, users shouldn't underestimate it in the slightest. After all, the data locked by the threat will be rendered inaccessible and unusable. Encrypted files are marked by having '.lockhyp' appended to their original names as a new extension. Upon completing its encryption process, the Lockhyp Ransomware will deliver its ransom note. The message is dropped in every folder containing locked data, as an html file named 'HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html.'
Lockhyp Ransomware's Demands
The note doesn't mention the exact sum that the hackers want to receive or if any specific cryptocurrency must be used for the transactions. However, victims are warned that if 72 hours pass without establishing contact with the attackers, the ransom price will be increased. To further push affected users into complying with their demands, the hackers state that they have collected sensitive information from the infected devices. The data is stored on a remote private server and will be released to the public if the victims refuse to pay.
The note provides several communication channels. The main one is via a dedicated website accessible only through the Tor browser. If victims are unable to reach the site, they can instead send a message to two emails under the control of the hackers - 'diniaminius@winrof.com' and 'soterissylla@wyseil.com.' To demonstrate their ability to restore the encrypted data, the threat actors offer to decrypt up to 3 files that do not contain important data for free.
Unfortunately, users who contact the operators of any ransomware threat are exposing themselves to additional security risks willingly. Generally, it is strongly recommended to try and restore the data without involving the hackers. One possible method for doing so is to look for a suitable backup that was created before the ransomware threat had infiltrated the device. Keep in mind, that before proceed to restore the files, the system must be clean from any threat or otherwise the files will simply be encrypted once more.
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.
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- 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:
diniaminius@winrof.com
soterissylla@wyseil.com
- 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.'
