Avast releases a free decryptor for some Hades ransomware variants
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Avast released a free decryptor for variants of the Hades ransomware tracked as ‘MafiaWare666’, ‘Jcrypt’, ‘RIP Lmao’, and ‘BrutusptCrypt,’ .
Avast has released a decryptor for variants of the Hades ransomware known as ‘MafiaWare666’, ‘Jcrypt’, ‘RIP Lmao’, and ‘BrutusptCrypt,’ which can allow the victims of these ransomware strains to recover their files without paying the ransom.
The security firm discovered a bug in the encryption process implemented by the Hades ransomware that can be used to recover the files encrypted by some variants.
The experts pointed out that the Hades ransomware affected by the flaw did not exfiltrate any data from the victims.
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“Once the password is found, you can proceed to decrypt all the encrypted files on your PC by clicking “Next” concludes AVAST.
” On the final page, you can opt-in to backup your encrypted files.
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