Scott.Armstrong is the name of the malware that encrypts files, appends the ".LOCKED" extension to filenames of all encrypted files, and generates two ransom notes "HOW_TO_RECOVER_MY_FILES.txt" and "HOW_TO_RECOVER_MY_FILES.hta"). For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.LOCKED", "2.
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Willow encrypts files and appends the ".willow" extension to their filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.willow", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.willow", and so on. It also changes the desktop wallpaper and creates the "READMEPLEASE.txt" file. Screenshot of a message encouraging users to pay
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Rugj ransomware belongs to a family of ransomware called Djvu. This variant encrypts files and appends the ".rugj" extension to their filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" file to "1.jpg.rugj", "2.jpg" file to "2.jpg.rugj", and so on. Rugj also generates a ransom note, the "_readme.txt" file.
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WhiteHorse ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files, modifies their filenames, and creates the "#Decrypt#.txt" file (a ransom note). It renames files by appending ".WhiteHorse" extension to their filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.WhiteHorse", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.WhiteHo
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Wanacry is a type of malware that encrypts files, appends the ".wanacry" extension to filenames. For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.wanacry", "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.wanacry". Wanacry also creates a ransom note (the "HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt" file). Screenshot of a m
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