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Decryption tool released for Locky ransomware impersonator

A decryption tool has been released for a crypto-malware variant that loves to impersonate the now-infamous Locky ransomware. At this time, it is not known how AutoLocky is being distributed. It uses an Adobe PDF icon and could be circulating as a fake email attachment. The list of file types targeted is extensive, maximising its opportunities to wreak havoc for users who have not backed up their data securely:.docm,.docx,.dot,.doc,.txt,.xlsx,.xlsm,.7z,.zip,.rar,.jpeg,.jpg,.pdf,.jpg,bmp,.pdf,pdf,.pdf.”]

Source: https://grahamcluley.com/decryption-tool-released-locky-ransomware-impersonator/

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