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Avast Strikes Again: Free Decryptor Smashes DoNex Ransomware!
Avast has exposed a flaw in the cryptographic scheme of DoNex ransomware and released a free decryptor. This tool, kept under wraps until a recent cybersecurity conference, can recover files encrypted by DoNex and its predecessors. Users should back up their files before using the…
Hot Take:
Looks like DoNex ransomware is going to need a serious rebrand after this one! Avast just turned their cryptographic scheme into Swiss cheese and made it look easy. You know it’s bad when your cutting-edge ransomware can be undone faster than a teenager’s shoelaces. Avast, you might want to consider moonlighting as a magician because this is some serious Houdini-level stuff!
Key Points:
- Avast discovered a cryptographic flaw in the DoNex ransomware family.
- A decryptor has been released to help victims recover their files for free.
- DoNex ransomware is a rebrand of multiple predecessors, including DarkRace and Muse.
- The flaw impacts all past DoNex variants and has a worldwide reach.
- Avast recommends using the 64-bit version of their decryptor tool for best results.
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