Thanatos Decryptor is a free, open-source security tool developed by Cisco Talos to help victims recover files encrypted by the Thanatos ransomware. The Threat: Thanatos Ransomware
Thanatos is a destructive malware strain first discovered in early 2018. It historically spreads through malicious email attachments, cracked software, and chat applications like Discord.
Once it infects a Windows system, it modifies file names with the .THANATOS extension and locks users out of their data. It demands a $200 ransom in various cryptocurrencies—notably becoming the first ransomware to accept Bitcoin Cash.
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