HildaCrypt Ransomware Developer Releases Decryption Keys
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HildaCrypt Ransomware Developer Releases Decryption Keys
The developer behind the HildaCrypt Ransomware has decided to release the ransomware's private decryption keys. With these keys a decryptor can be made that would allow any potential victims to recover their files for free.
When a new ransomware or a variant is discovered, it is very common for researchers to post about them on Twitter. This week, researcher GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware variant and identified it as a STOP variant.
Last night, the developer contacted the researcher to tell him that it was an incorrect identification and that it was actually a variant of the HildaCrypt Ransomware.
As part of this communication, the developer decided to also release the master private decryption keys for the ransomware.
With these keys a decryptor can be made that allows a victim to get their files back for free.
Well this is different.
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