Malware News New DetoxCrypto Ransomware pretends to be PokemonGo or uploads a Picture of your Screen

[SpartacusSystem]

A new ransomware called DetoxCrypto has been discovered by MalwareHunterTeam that is currently being distributed under two different variants. The first variant looks like a generic ransomware but contains the interesting feature of taking a screenshot of your acting Windows screen when it is installed. The second variant is trying to take advantage of the immense popularity of PokemonGo, by hoping to trick people into installing it.


This ransomware appears to be either part of an affiliate system or being sold on darkweb sites as we are seeing different variants, with different themes, email addresses, and features. For example, one variant has a Pokemon theme, while another has a more generic ransom note, but takes a picture of your active Windows screen when it is installed.

All variants will encrypt your data using AES encryption, stop MySQL and MSSQL services, display a ransom note/lock screen, and play an audio file while the lock screen is showing. In order to pay the ransom, victims are instructed to contact an email listed in the lock screen for payment instructions.

Read more: New DetoxCrypto Ransomware pretends to be PokemonGo or uploads a Picture of your Screen

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Had to see this one coming from a mile away.
I don't play, but I imagine this is pretty nerve racking for the folks that do.
Poor Pikachu looks absolutely distressed over the encryption lol.
Nice Share Spartacus.

 

[SpartacusSystem]

Had to see this one coming from a mile away.
I don't play, but I imagine this is pretty nerve racking for the folks that do.
Poor Pikachu looks absolutely distressed over the encryption lol.
Nice Share Spartacus.

Pikachu is too cute to be a part of ransomware.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Pikachu is too cute to be a part of ransomware.

Agreed, hell I didn't like that authors incorporated Jigsaw's image into ransomware lol
Granted Jigsaw is not as cute as Pikachu but you get the idea

 

[jamescv7]

Pokemon Go? You should Pokemon Stop, sometimes the knowledge of what is going on may able to prevent being victim on such traditional mechanics.