Korean eggheads crack Rhysida ransomware and release free decryptor tool

Some smart folks have found a way to automatically unscramble documents encrypted by the Rhysida ransomware, and used that know-how to produce and release a handy recovery tool for victims. Rhysida is a newish ransomware gang that has been around since May last year. The extortion crew targets organizations in education, …

[Duffaboy]

Not all heroes

Wear capes.

[Yet Another Anonymous coward]

Re: Not all heroes

But this will allow the ransom gangs to sue under the DMCA for cracking their software and obtain more $ than they would from the ransom

[Duffaboy]

Re: Not all heroes

Ah but you forget the fix is been offered for free and there is no-monetary gain, so I hope you posted with irony there.

[Gene Cash]

Re: Not all heroes

Actually, it doesn't matter. All that matters under the DMCA is that you cracked their encryption.

That's one of the many reasons DMCA is so horrible.

[Yet Another Anonymous coward]

Re: Not all heroes

Then if the ransomware gangs signed up with the Business Software Alliance and audited you

[cyberdemon]

And sad news for anyone stupid enough to pay the scum

One for the south koreans. Geonbae!