


Virulent files can be in various formats, e.g., PDF and Microsoft Office documents, archives (ZIP, RAR, etc.), executables (.exe.
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Malicious software is usually disguised as or bundled with ordinary content. Malware (ransomware included) is primarily spread by using phishing and social engineering tactics. While this malware operates practically identically, these programs have two major differences in-between - the cryptographic algorithms they use ( symmetric or asymmetric) and the ransom size. Selena, Dark Angels Team, Starmoon, and Spiderlock are merely some examples of the ransomware-type programs we have analyzed recently. Therefore, we highly recommend keeping backups in multiple different locations (e.g., remote servers, unplugged storage devices, etc.) - to avoid permanent data loss. The only solution is recovering them from a backup, if one was created beforehand and is stored elsewhere. However, removal will not restore already compromised files. To prevent Bbnm ransomware from encrypting more data - it must be removed from the operating system. We strongly advise against meeting the ransom demands and thus supporting this illegal activity. Additionally, the message offers free decryption of a single file - as proof that recovery is possible.īased on our comprehensive experience researching ransomware infections, we can conclude that decryption is usually impossible without the attackers' involvement.įurthermore, despite paying - victims frequently do not receive the promised decryption keys/software. The price of the decryption tools is stated to be 980 USD, yet it can be halved (490 USD) by contacting the criminals within 72 hours. To recover the files, the decryption keys and software must be purchased from the cyber criminals behind the ransomware attack. The ransom note informs victims that their data has been encrypted. Screenshot of files encrypted by Bbnm ransomware: Once the encryption process was completed, a ransom-demanding message " _readme.txt" - was dropped onto the desktop. For example, a file originally named " 1.jpg" appeared as " 1.jpg.bbnm", " 2.jpg" as " 2.jpg.bbnm", and so on for all of the affected files. We determined that this program belongs to the Djvu ransomware family.Īfter being launched onto our test machine, Bbnm encrypted files and appended their filenames with a ". Bbnm is the name of a malicious program categorized as ransomware.
