Pozq Ransomware

The victims of the Pozq Ransomware will lose access to their own data. The threat carries a strong encryption algorithm, which it uses to lock the files stored on infected systems. The impacted file types may include documents, PDFs, archives, databases, audio and video files, photos and possibly many others. The goal of the attackers is to leverage the encrypted data as a way to extort money from their victims.

Analysis of the Pozq Ransomware has revealed that it is another STOP/Djvu variant. As such, it follows the established behavior of this threatening family. It marks the encrypted files by attaching a 4-character string to their names - '.pozq,' in this case. The ransom note detailing the demands of the attackers will be delivered to the breached devices as a text file named '_readme.txt.'

The ransom note states that victims must pay exactly $980 to the cybercriminals to receive assistance with the restoration of the files, in the form of a decryptor tool and decryption keys. However, if the affected users contact the attackers within the first 72 hours of the ransomware infection, they would apparently receive a 50% discount. The 'support@fishmail.top' and 'datarestorehelp@airmail.cc' are the only provided communication channels.

The entire set of instructions left by the Pozq Ransomware 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:
hxxps://we.tl/t-2gP6wwZcZ9
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

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