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rikbo46
2016-10-07, 01:17
My computer is infected with a ransom malware, it changed MS Word and PDF files to ODIN FILES. I backed up the registry, made scan logs from Farbar and aswMBR , and have attached them to this post. Can you help fix this?

Juliet
2016-10-07, 03:05
I'm afraid at this time theres really nothing we can do about this ransomeware infection.

quietman7


Any files that are encrypted with the newest Locky (.ODIN) ransomware variant will be renamed with random alpha-numerical characters and utilize the .odin extension (i.e. 5FBZ55IG-S575-7GEF-2C7B-5B22862C2225.odin) as described here...http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/locky-ransomware-now-uses-the-odin-extension-for-encrypted-files/
The ODIN variant will leave files (ransom notes) named _HOWDO_text.html, _HOWDO_text.bmp and _[2_digit_number]_HOWDO_text.html.

A repository of all current knowledge regarding Locky (Zepto) Ransomware is provided by Grinler (aka Lawrence Abrams), in this topic:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/locky-ransomware-information-help
Locky Ransomware Information, Help Guide, and FAQ.

Unfortunately, there is no known way to decrypt files encrypted by Locky (Zepto / ODIN) without paying the ransom.

There is an ongoing discussion in this topic where you can ask questions and seek further assistance. Other victims have been directed there to share information, experiences and suggestions.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/605607/locky-ransomware-zepto-support-and-help-topic-help-instructionshtml/
Locky Ransomware (Zepto) Support and Help Topic - _HELP_instructions.html


When or if a solution is found, that information will be provided in this support topic and you will receive notification if subscribed to it. In addition, a news article most likely will be posted on the
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
BleepingComputer front page.