Malware News New Backup Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Actively Infecting Users

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Today MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware that appends the .BACKUP extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and slightly changes the ransom note's name.


In this article I will provide a brief summary of any changes that have occurred in this new variant. As we are always looking for weaknesses, if you are a victim of this variant and decide to pay the ransom, please send us the decryptor so we can take a look at it. You can also discuss or receive support for Cryptomix ransomware infections in our dedicated Cryptomix Help & Support Topic.

Changes in the BACKUP Cryptomix Ransomware Variant

While the encryption methods stay the same in this variant, there have been some slight differences. The text of the ransom note has been changed and now uses the backuppc@tuta.io, backuppc@protonmail.com, backuppc1@protonmail.com, b4ckuppc1@yandex.com, b4ckuppc2@yandex.com, and backuppc1@dr.com email addresses for a victim to contact for payment information.