PwndLocker ransomware decryption now available

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We have developed a decryption solution for PwndLocker ransomware. Because each decryptor requires customization before use, we cannot make the tool publicly available for download and affected organizations should contact us.

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Locker mainly targets businesses and governments. The amount of the PwndLocker ransom demand is victim-specific and therefore varies from case to case, but can be more than $500,000.

PwndLocker has numerous variants, all of which delete shadow volume copies, limiting victims’ ability to recover.

Requirements

In order to create a custom decryption tool, we require the ransomware executable that was used in a particular attack.

While the ransomware automatically deletes the executable, it is often possible to recover it using file recovery tools and it may be found in the %Temp%, C:\User folders or %Appdata% folders. Organizations that require assistance locating the executable should contact us.
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