Security researcher Michael Gillespie has developed a decryption tool (or Decrypter) that can retrieve the archives that have been locked by MicroCop Ransomware, without paying a ransom.
The MicroCop Ransomware appeared at the end of June and had two unique features that made it stand out from all other variants of ransomware.
One of them is the ransom note in which he uses the Guy Fawkes mask, commonly used by Anonymous. The ransom note is written in a threatening tone and informs the user that they will have to pay back the money to someone who was allegedly robbed by Anonymous.
The second feature was the enormous amount of money he requested, which was 48,48 Bitcoin, around 32.000 dollars.
When the researcher better safetyTrend Micro's Nyxbone discovered the presence of the new threat, three days later he was able to decrypt it.
You can download Decrypter from the link at the end of the publication. Unzip the file and run the application. Decrypter will leave the original encrypted files in place so they will not destroy them if something goes wrong.
Once the decryption is complete, it will let you know.
In case you need help with Decrypter, you can turn to Gillespie's forum where he provides support technical assistance.
