Security researcher Michael Gillespie has created a decryption tool (or Decrypter) that can recover files 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 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 Nyxbone's security researcher Trend Micro discovered the presence of the new threat, three days later he managed to decrypt it.
You can download Decrypter from the link at the end of the post. Unzip the file and run it application. Decrypter will leave the original encrypted files in place, so as not to destroy them in case something goes wrong.
Once the decryption is complete, it will let you know.
If you need help with Decrypter, you can go to the Gillespie forum where it provides technical support.
