VolkLocker Fumbles: Ransomware’s Hilarious Fail Leaves Files Free for All
CyberVolk is back with VolkLocker, a ransomware-as-a-service proving that even ransomware can have a silver lining—or in this case, a master key written in plain text. With implementation flaws allowing file decryption sans extortion fee, VolkLocker is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s ransomware for the forgetful hacker!
Hot Take:
Oh, CyberVolk, bless your heart. You’ve managed to create a ransomware that politely leaves its master key lying around like a cat leaving its hairballs in plain sight. Maybe next time, try not to make cybercrime as easy to unravel as an old sweater. But hey, at least you’re staying true to the spirit of Russian nesting dolls—layered, but easy to open if you know where to look!
Key Points:
- CyberVolk, a pro-Russian hacktivist group, has launched VolkLocker, a new ransomware-as-a-service with a critical implementation flaw.
- The ransomware targets both Windows and Linux systems and requires users to provide various encryption settings and a bitcoin address.
- VolkLocker uses AES-256 encryption, but the master key is hard-coded and saved in a plaintext file, allowing easy decryption.
- Despite the flaw, VolkLocker shows typical ransomware behavior, including deleting shadow copies and implementing a 48-hour enforcement timer.
- CyberVolk charges between $800 and $2,200 for their ransomware services and has expanded into selling remote access trojans and keyloggers.
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