Tastylock: new variant of cryptomix ransomware

Cryptomix is ​​a ransomware that has been discussed on previous occasions. Now, he makes his comeback with a new variant called Tastylock. A trend that is becoming quite common, since the new variant of a ransomware poses a new threat to users. In this case, Tastylock adds this extension to the infected system files.

Tastylock: New variant of Cryptomix ransomware

The operation is identical to that of other threats of the style. Although, the main change lies in the diffusion, since this variant uses email accounts used by the user on an infected computer. In this way it is distributed to other users. The original address used in this case is [email protected].

New variant of Cryptomix ransomware

Various techniques are carried out to get the user to open said email, the usual ones up to now. In this email there is a file called _HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT. In the case of Cryptomix, the amount to be paid as a ransom or where to make the deposit was indicated. Something that does not happen in this case, so users are forced to contact criminals. Also, there is no tool to recover the infected files.

Therefore, users are advised to exercise extreme caution. Check exactly who is sending you an email (read the address) and do not open attachments from people you do not know. Or emails that you do not expect or have requested.

Tastylock works similarly to other threats of this type. But, at the moment it seems that there is no solution to this problem. So it is important that users are more careful than normal.

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