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Guru3D.com » News » New Cryptolocker variant targets gamers - encrypts game files

New Cryptolocker variant targets gamers - encrypts game files

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/16/2015 07:02 AM | source: | 28 comment(s)
New Cryptolocker variant targets gamers - encrypts game files

Remember Cryptolocker, that nasty little program that encrypts your files and then demands expensive bitcoins for your files' decryption? While it is still making the rounds on the internet, a new version of the malware has surfaced, and it is reportedly targeting gamers.

According to a report by Bromium Labs, the new variant of the Cryptolocker ransomware, which goes by the name TeslaCrypt, aims to extort money from gamers by making them pay to unlock game files which they already own. The malware apparently impacts data files of over 20 games, and is distributed through a drive-by download attack from a website which then redirects an unknowing user to the Angler exploit kit by utilizing a Flash clip. The compromised website is purportedly running under WordPress, where a malware attack has also been hosted before. 

The malware targets 185 file extensions, and encrypts game saves, maps, mods, replays, and other user-generated game content, which cannot be retrieved if a game is reinstalled. The list of games that are affected by the malware program includes Call of Duty, StarCraft, Diablo, Fallout, Minecraft, Assassin's Creed, Half Life 2, and Bioshock 2, among others. Digital game distribution platform Steam is allegedly targeted, as well as game development software such as RPG Maker, Unity3D, and Unreal Engine.







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sverek



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#5029514 Posted on: 03/16/2015 07:46 AM
Another reason to love steamcloud.

Fox2232
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#5029522 Posted on: 03/16/2015 08:36 AM
Ransomware people have reached new lows...
Taking games from children.

Vtech
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#5029573 Posted on: 03/16/2015 11:21 AM
Game valorization, good reason to start all over again :)

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#5029574 Posted on: 03/16/2015 11:24 AM
Ransomware people have reached new lows...
Taking games from children.

That's when the not so techno-fit parents get in and pay the sum demanded. Could probably work as a criminal business plan.

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#5029586 Posted on: 03/16/2015 11:56 AM
Well, the good guys eventually created a free site to decrypt Cryptolocker files, only a matter of time until they manage it again hopefully

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