D0n Ransomware is Another Dharma Variant
D0n is the name of a newly discovered ransomware variant. The new strain is part of the numerous family of Dharma ransomware clones.
The ransomware was discovered by security researchers doing a routine sweep of threat repositories. D0n encrypts files and changes their extensions, appending a long complex new extension to each encrypted file.
The new extension includes the victim's ID string, the email used by the ransomware operator and the "d0n" string. An encrypted file that was originally called "document.doc" will turn into "document.doc.id-STRING.[dong@techmail.info].d0n".
Once encryption completes, the D0n ransomware delivers its ransom note inside a file named "info.txt" and displays a pop-up window with a longer version of the note. The more complete version of the ransom demands shown in the pop-up reads as follows:
All your files have been encrypted!
Don't worry, you can return all your files!
If you want to restore them, write to the mail: buhelper@proton.me : dong@techmail.info YOUR ID -
If you have not answered by mail within 12 hours, write to us by another mail:dong@airmail.cc
Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 3 files for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 3Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)
How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price.
hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.
