The Kirk ransomware seeks payment via a type of cryptocurrency known as Monero. The ransom note demands 50 monero, currently worth about $1,200, to decrypt all files. It’s not clear how the Kirk ransomware is getting distributed, or if there have been any victims to date. Security experts and law enforcement agencies recommend that, whenever possible, victims shouldn’t help ransomware attackers prosper. Instead, experts recommend organizations maintain secured, offline backups of files, so affected systems can be wiped and restored.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/blogs/star-trek-ransomware-boldly-encrypts-p-2427