BitDefender, an antivirus and cybersecurity firm, has released a new file decryptor for victims of the MegaCortex ransomware for free.
The tool should support all variants of the MegaCortex ransomware and is available on both BitDefender’s website and the No More Ransom’s decryption tool portal. The No More Ransom’s website is home to 136 free tools for 165 ransomware variants, including DarkSide, REvil, Babuk, and Gandcrab.
According to TechCrunch, BitDefender has confirmed that MegaCortex has infected more than 1,800 companies globally. When BitDefender released their Sodinokibi ransomware decryptor in September 2021, it helped victims save over $800 million in unpaid ransoms.
MegaCortex was first observed in the wild in May 2019 when it was deployed in combination with Emotet and Qakbot—malware used to steal data and deliver ransomware payloads.
In December 2019, the FBI warned organizations about MegaCortex, and provided defense tips and mitigations.
In October 2021, Europol announced the arrest of 12 individuals responsible for 1,800 ransomware attacks in 71 countries, including deploying MegaCortex ransomware strains.
Ransomware attacks are not slowing down, and have wreaked havoc across all industries. Schools, hospitals, and tech companies remain top targets for ransomware with no slowdown in sight.
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