Netlock Ransomware

The Netlock Ransomware threat belongs to the MedusaLocker malware family. Even though it is only another variant from the Medusa Locker Ransomware lineage, the threat retains the destructive potential of this threatening strain and its intrusive features can leave victims unable to access their own data. Ransomware threats typically carry a strong cryptographic algorithm with which they encrypt documents, PDfs, photos, archives, databases and many other file types. When the Netlock Ransomware encrypts a file, it appends '.netlock' to that file's original name. The threat also will drop a lengthy ransom note on the infected device. The hackers' instructions will be contained in a file named 'how_to_back_files.html.'

According to the threat actors' message, the Netlock Ransowmare uses a combination of the RSA and AES algorithms as part of its encryption process. The note also reveals that the operators of the threat use double extortion tactics. Apart from locking the data of their victims, the hackers also claim to have collected important and valuable information that is then stored on their servers. If the affected organizations decide not to pay the demanded ransom, the collected data could be offered for sale to any interested parties or simply published for free to the public.

Netlock Ransomware's message states that victims can contact the attackers by visiting their dedicated website hosted on the TOR network Alternatively, two email addresses could serve as communication channels - 'ithelp08@decorous.cyou' and 'ithelp08@wholeness.business.' The ransom note ends with a warning that waiting for more than 72 hours to initiate contact will result in a higher ransom price.

The full text of the ransom 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.

.onion

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 .onion

Start a chat and follow the further instructions.
If you can not use the above link, use the email:
ithelp08@decorous.cyou
ithelp08@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.'