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To: FJB who wrote (97126)6/27/2017 4:09:46 PM
From: Zen Dollar Round   of 110626
 
Ransomware Victims Unable to Decrypt Files After Email Provider Shuts Down Attackers' Inbox

Another major cyberattack attack is quickly spreading across Europe and has now infected systems in the US as well. Researchers at Symantec and other leading security firms are confirming that ransomware is being spread via EternalBlue, an exploit leaked in April by the ShadowBrokers hacking group, which is said to have been stolen from the US National Security Agency.

Posteo, a Berlin-based email provider has issued a statement saying they’ve blocked the email address reportedly being used by the attackers—meaning the victims no longer have a way to contact the attackers and decrypt their computers even after paying the ransom. “We do not tolerate any misuse of our platform: The intermittent blocking of abused mailboxes is a normal procedure of providers in such cases,” the company said.

More at: gizmodo.com
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