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Better late than never...
http://www.zdnet.com/article/teslacrypt-vulnerability-exposes-ransomed-files-to-free-cracking/
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In TeslaCrypt's case, unfortunately, the latest 3.0 version has patched the design flaw -- but victims of previous versions may now be able to decrypt their files for free.
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Interesting. Wonder what the differences are between TeslaCrypt and Cryptowall - if any?
As far as I'm aware, the one I was facing is still impossible for mere mortals to fix/decrypt.
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From a quick google they appear to be very different, but I guess it gives hope for some users, and if anyone ever found themselves in this situation it would be worth just buying a new HDD, restoring what they can from a backup, and then parking it in the hope that someone might crack it one day.
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Unsolvable?: Just throw your computer out the window, checking first no one is below (did it, done it, gives great satisfaction as it hits the pavement with a bang), and go out and buy a new one
Lincolnshire council get caught - and a £1m ransom demand.
c***s.
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