Vvwq Ransomware

The Vvwq Ransomware is a destructive threat designed to lock the data of the targeted victims. Attackers can deploy the Vvwq Ransomware to breached devices and execute it to encrypt any documents, PDFs, archives, databases, photos and other file types stored on the system. In the vast majority of cases, the utilized cryptographic algorithm makes the restoration of the locked files without having the proper decryption keys practically impossible. It should be noted that analysis of the Vvwq Ransomware has confirmed that the threat is a variant from the STOP/Djvu family.

Victims of the Vvwq Ransomware will notice that each locked file will have '.vvwq' attached to its original name. In addition, an unfamiliar text file named '_readme.txt' will suddenly appear on the infected device. The file is dropped by the Vvwq Ransomware as a way to deliver a ransom note with instructions from the cybercriminals.

Ransom Note's Details

In general, the ransom-demanding message of the threat contains the usual information expected from a STOP/Djvu variant. Victims are told that to receive the decryption keys and software tool from the attackers, they must pay a ransom of $980. Establishing contact with the hackers within the first 72 hours is supposed to cut the demanded price in half and bring it down to $490.

Two email addresses are mentioned in the note as potential communication channels - 'support@bestyourmail.ch' and 'supportsys@airmail.cc.' Vvwq Ransomware's victims are apparently allowed to attach a single encrypted file to their message, which the attackers promise to unlock for free as a demonstration. However, users should always keep in mind that any contact with cybercriminals carries significant risks and should be avoided.

The full text of the delivered ransom note 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-qh3zK3eowM
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@bestyourmail.ch
Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
supportsys@airmail.cc

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