Marlock Ransomware

A new ransomware variant has emerged in the wild. Released by cybercriminals, the malware is named the Marlock Ransomware, belongs to the MedusaLocker Ransomware family, and is capable of locking a wide range of file types. Victims will no longer be able to access the documents, PDFs, pictures, photos, archives, databases, etc. stored on the compromised devices.

The Marlock Ransomware marks each file it encrypts by modifying its original name. The threat appends '.marlock7' as a new file extension. Upon locking all targeted files, Marlock will deliver a ransom note with instructions for the affected users. The ransom-demanding message is dropped as an HTML file named 'HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html.'

Ransom Note's Details

In the ransom note, the criminals behind the threat state that they also have been able to exfiltrate sensitive information from the infected systems. The collected information is now kept on a private server, and if the victims refuse to meet the demands of the hackers, the data is going to either be released to the public or sold to interested parties.

As for additional details about how to pay the ransom, all affected users are directed towards contacting the criminals via a dedicated website hosted on the TOR network. As an alternative, victims can message the two email addresses mentioned in the note - 'ithelp01@decorous.cyou' and 'ithelp01@wholeness.business.' Up to 3 encrypted files can be attached to the message and will supposedly be unlocked for free and returned. The note ends with a warning that after 72 hours have passed, the amount of the demanded ransom 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.

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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:
ithelp01@decorous.cyou
ithelp01@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.