Emsisoft Decrypter for Planetary gets your ransomware-riddled files back for free

Emsisoft has released a free decrypter tool for anyone who has been struck by the Planetary Ransomware, eliminating the need to pay a fee to the attackers. Before using the tool you are advised to ensure that you have removed the malware from your computer -- something you can do with the free version of Emsisoft Anti-Malware. You also need to ensure that you don't delete the ransom note ('!!!READ_IT!!!.txt') or the decrypter won't work. See also: Google publishes its Android Security & Privacy 2018 Year in Review Free tool protects businesses against ransomware and other threats UK watchdog says… [Continue Reading]