What is the INT Ransomware?
INT ransomware is the name of a new strain of file-encrypting malware. The new variant belongs to the lesser-known family of Makop ransomware clones.
Once executed on a victim system, INT will encrypt almost every file on it. The ransomware will scramble the contents of documents, media files, archives, executables and databases.
When a file gets encrypted, it will change its extension. A long string will be appended to the original filename, consisting of the victim ID code, the email used by the ransomware authors and the ".INT" string. This will turn a file named "program.exe" into "program.exe.[VICTIM ID].[integra2022@tutanota.com].INT".
The ransom note is created inside a file called "+README-WARNING+.txt" and it contains the following:
::: Greetings :::
Little FAQ:
.1.
Q: Whats Happen?
A: Your files have been encrypted. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.
.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay us.
.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities - nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our interests.
To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc... not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back to you. That is our guarantee.
.4.
Q: How to contact with you?
A: You can write us to our mailboxes: integra2022@tutanota.com or insomnia1986@tutanota.com
.5.
Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?
A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.
.6.
Q: If I don’t want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you will not cooperate with our service - for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice - time is much more valuable than money.
:::BEWARE:::
DON'T try to change encrypted files by yourself!
If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions - please make a backup for all encrypted files!
Any changes in encrypted files may entail damage of the private key and, as result, the loss all data.
