[ale] Linux Ransom-ware

Jim Lynch ale_nospam at fayettedigital.com
Thu Nov 12 06:28:08 EST 2015


Apparently they found a predictable encryption key: 
http://labs.bitdefender.com/2015/11/linux-ransomware-debut-fails-on-predictable-encryption-key/

On 11/09/2015 04:35 AM, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
> Linux Ransom-ware is out looking for ways to attack and encrypt your
> systems:
> https://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/11/ransomware-now-gunning-for-your-web-sites/
>
> Good news: They only want 1 bitcoin as payment.
>
> Bad news: 1 BC is about US$420 and the unlock process doesn't put
> everything back exactly like it was.
>
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