Ragnarok Ransomware Gang Bites the Dust, Releases Decryptor

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Another cybercriminal gang notorious for ransomware attacks has shut down, publishing its decryptor online to allow victims unlock and recover files.
 
The Ragnarok gang, also known as Asnarok, closed up shop this week, publishing the news to their public website, according to a post published Thursday by analyst firm Recorded Future’s The Record, among other sources.
 
As a parting “gift,” the group released their decryptor, hardcoded with a master decryption key, for free as well on the portal. Previously, the site was primarily the place where Ragnarok would publish data from victims who refused to pay ransom.
 
“Ragnarok now becomes the third ransomware group that shuts down and releases a way for victims to recover files for free this summer, after the likes of Avaddon in June and SynAck earlier this month,” according to The Record.
 
Several security researchers have confirmed that the Ragnarok decryptor works, according to the post. It’s currently being analyzed and researchers will eventually release a clean version that is safe to use on Europol’s NoMoreRansom portal.

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