The developer of the HildaCrypt Ransomware has decided to release the Ransomware decryption keys. With these keys, he allows all victims of the malware to recover their files for free.
When a new ransomware or variant is discovered, it's very common for researchers to announce it on Twitter. This week, researcher GrujaRS discovered a new ransomware variant and identified it as a STOP variant.
https://twitter.com/GrujaRS/status/1180015924029591552
Last night, the ransomware developer contacted the researcher to tell him that the identification was incorrect because it is actually a variant of the HildaCrypt Ransomware.
Following this announcement, the developer decided to release the master decryption keys for the ransomware.
After giving the keys, Michael Gillespie, confirmed that they were correct and released a decryptor.
For those who want the keys or to create a decryption application, they can get them from here.
According to the malware developer, the HildaCrypt Ransomware was developed just for fun and “was really an educational thing.”.
The developer also indicated that he will likely stop developing the ransomware and focus on engaging in more legitimate efforts by the cybersecurity community.
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