Avast Outsmarts DoNex Ransomware: Free Decryptor Now Available for Victims
Avast found a flaw in DoNex ransomware and has quietly helped victims since March. Now, they’ve released a free decryptor for everyone, as the ransomware group has fizzled out. The decryptor is memory-intensive but quick, especially on 64-bit systems.
Hot Take:
Avast has been playing the long game with DoNex ransomware, secretly handing victims a get-out-of-jail-free card since March. It’s like finding out your nerdy friend was secretly Batman all along!
Key Points:
– Avast discovered and exploited a flaw in DoNex’s cryptography since March.
– The decryptor is now publicly available after DoNex’s dark web page shutdown in April.
– Avast shared details on DoNex’s encryption but kept mum on the actual flaw.
– The decryptor is memory-intensive but quick, best run on a 64-bit system.
– DoNex has gone through multiple rebrands, the latest being in March 2023.
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