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I wouldn't be so sure this would help: CryptoLocker was using symmetric encryption (AES) for the files while CryptoWall apparently solely use RSA (which creates
by HackinOut 12y ago
I wouldn't be so sure this would help: CryptoLocker was using symmetric encryption (AES) for the files while CryptoWall apparently solely use RSA (which creates problems for the pirate, like slow encryption, thus encrypting only small files (.jpeg, .doc...)?). Only the public key seems to be downloaded when the malware installs. (http://stopmalvertising.com/malware-reports/cryptowall-behind-the-scenes.html http://stopmalvertising.com/malware-reports/cryptowall-behin...)
If this is the case, I would surprised if they would download the private key for the one free decrypt feature. If they encrypt only small files they might do the decryption on the remote C&C Server?
It's worth investigating anyway.