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HildaCrypt Ransomware Developer Releases Decryption Keys

The developer behind the HildaCrypt Ransomware has decided to release the ransomware's private decryption keys. With these keys a decryptor can be made that would allow any potential victims to recover their files for free.

When a new ransomware or a variant is discovered, it is very common for researchers to post about them on Twitter.  This week, researcher GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware variant and identified it as a STOP variant.

Last night, the developer contacted the researcher to tell him that it was an incorrect identification and that it was actually a variant of the HildaCrypt Ransomware.

As part of this communication, the developer decided to also release the master private decryption keys for the ransomware.

With these keys a decryptor can be made that allows a victim to get their files back for free.

Well this is different.

Original Submission

1. "upstart" - https://soylentnews.org/~upstart/
2. "HildaCrypt Ransomware Developer Releases Decryption Keys" - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hildacrypt-ransomware-developer-releases-decryption-keys/
3. "STOP variant" - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meet-stop-ransomware-the-most-active-ransomware-nobody-talks-about/
4. "Original Submission" - https://soylentnews.org/submit.pl?op=viewsub&subid=36710

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