Eset launches free solution for ransomware attacks TeslaCrypt – Magazine BIT Computer for everyone.

The tool is free and allows decrypting the systems affected with one of the new variants (v3 or v4) of the known ransomware. – A type of attack that blocks user access to your system if it does not pay a ransom

the solution Eset works if the encrypted files have the .xxx extension, .ttt, .micro, .mp3, or remain unchanged. The company stresses that ransonware is “a category Malware particularly dangerous” and requires a key without which it is not possible to return to normal.

So how does the company can unlock free files? History has unusual contours and starts when those responsible for TeslaCrypt announced the decision to “complete” their criminal operations. At that time, one of Eset analysts contacted the group anonymously, using the official support channel offered to victims of the ransomware by TeslaCrypt operators and asked the decryption key. Surprisingly, they made it public.

This allowed the Eset create a decryption tool free able to unlock files affected by all variants of this ransomware. For instructions, please visit the website at ESET Knowledgebase.

“It is important to note that the ransomware remains one of the most persistent forms of online threats and prevention is essential for safe keeping,” says the company . The boards are classic – keep the operating system and software updated, use a reliable security solution with multiple layers of protection and make a regular backup of all important and valuable data in a Location offline (such as external storage ).

Eset also advises to be careful when clicking on links or files in e-mail or browser. Especially if the message sender is an unknown source or look suspicious.