Introducing ransomware targeting Japanese players in Minecraft
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Ransomware aimed at players of the popular game 'Minecraft' has been discovered by security company Fortinet. This ransomware does not contain code that identifies the language setting of the machine, only Japanese notes are attached, so Fortinet reports that it is 'targeted for Japanese people'. ..
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https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/chaos-ransomware-variant-in-fake-minecraft-alt-list-brings-destruction
According to Fortinet's research team, the ransomware found this time is aimed at players who are trying to illegally obtain multiple account information for the purpose of 'harassment' or 'cheat'. Ransomware disguises itself as a file containing Minecraft account information and is infected when a fraudulent player opens this file.
Once infected, the ransomware encrypts the files on the device. A text file named 'ReadMe.txt' is also created, and in Japanese it says 'If you want to recover the file, send it to the email address that specifies 2000 yen with Bitcoin or a prepaid card.' The wording of is described.
According to Fortinet, files larger than 2MB cannot be decrypted, so even if you pay the ransom, you cannot recover the files. Fortinet said, 'The ransomware does not contain code that identifies the language setting of the device, only Japanese text files are created, indicating that this ransomware is intended for Japanese users. I am. '
Fortinet has identified this ransomware as a variant of the ransomware 'Chaos' found these days. 'The best advice is to stay away from suspicious cheat sites and enjoy the game the way you want it to play,' Fortinet told Minecraft players.
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