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ADWW Ransomware (.adww File Extension)

ADWW a strain within the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family, employing the Salsa20 encryption algorithm to encrypt files on compromised systems. Victims are coerced into paying a ransom ranging from $490 to $980 in Bitcoins for the decryption key.

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About Adww:


NameAdww Virus
Version0573
File Extension.adww
Contact[email protected], [email protected]
FamilySTOP/Djvu Ransomware
Note_readme.txt
Offline IDz8lhl4oForVEc7gy9Ra8rSqjYMl3xiFRuIW4not1
Last seenOctober 02, 2022
AlgorithmSalsa20 encryption. If Adww cannot establish a connection to crooks server before starting the encryption process, it uses the offline key. This key is the same for all victims(!), making it possible to decrypt .adww files in the future.
RansomFrom $490 to $980 (in Bitcoins)
Damage
  1. โฎž Can delete Volume Shadow copies to make victimโ€™s attempts to restore data impossible;
  2. โฎž Adds a list of domains to HOSTS file to block access to certain security-related sites;
  3. โฎž Installs password-stealing trojan virus, like Redline Stealer, Vidar Stealer, Smokeloader, Azorult and others;
DistributionThird-party downloaders, installers, peer-to-peer networks, RDP exploits, etc.,
RSA Public Key-----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY----- MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAtQoAmpi16WBNLAsbM3KI O+PkvI2IR1U+JzIBLW5Ml6a7q58ILlZ5L+9qAc1dtCihpgyKnUqJL6uO0H8mALas yxmD9rZ11k5DoS+yP1i1XxdzjJcnrbI4hmrR7ofspdLmFKx4Ke9QpQd+zfzp9uem uI/YqGMA633LF3anUpVnEKFygPgieEmOXlTL59qDin/wNyDqS840OSZQVdFpMlnu +lIjoIEB/osN9ggFIy583f36OrZBY2OtfWJS11kMoNw0D+D+tNpH7WhysmFYrbIp VHJYg1YyTUdloKBvDEycmKUeDYPqXxpA4yCEjzvEKh8iNRXvFPOJqex4BALorRLs dQIDAQAB -----END PUBLIC KEY-----
Other variants
  • Adlg Ransomware (.adlg encrypted files)
  • Ofww Ransomware (.ofww encrypted files)
  • Ofoq Ransomware (.ofoq encrypted files)
  • ADWW Virus Removal Tool

    What is Adww?

    It's hard to find a cyber threat more alarming than a ransomware attack. In today's digital age, ransomware uniquely stirs widespread apprehension. While Adww ransomware may not be as formidable as other variants, it still renders files unusable and disrupts numerous PC functions.

    The Adww virus employs the Salsa20 encryption, which, despite not being the strongest available, effectively locks away your data from you. Although specialized decryption tools exist, the probability of success is slim due to the vast number of possible keys and the limited availability of compromised ones. These keys, when discovered by cybersecurity professionals, are added to decryption tool databasesโ€”offering a glimmer of hope for affected users.

    Beyond encrypting files, the virus poses additional risks by tampering with Windows configurations. By altering system settings, Adww ransomware effectively blocks the installation of antivirus software and access to malware removal resources online. It may even prevent decryption tools from updating their databases with new keys. Promptly reverting these changes is crucial to avoid long-term issues.

    The distribution of ransomware leverages various methods. Targeting mainly individual users, Adww ransomware proliferates through dubious websites and compromised software. The allure of downloading "free" software like 3DS Max or a Windows activation tool can unexpectedly lead to a ransomware compromise. Ultimately, investing a modest amount in legitimate software licenses is far more economical than the exorbitant costs associated with ransomware recovery.

    Adww Encryption process

    The Adww uses the Salsa20 encryption algorithm. That is not the strongest method, but it still provides an overwhelming amount of possible decryption keys. To brute force the 78-digit number of keys, you need 3.5 unvigintillion years (1*10^65), even if you use the most powerful regular PC. Quantum computers can show a bit better results, but it is still too slow to get your files back while you are alive.

    The exact algorithm of encryption is next: malware scans each folder for the files it is able to encrypt. Then, when it finds the target, it makes a copy of your file, removes the original one, encrypts the copy and leaves it instead of the removed original. Such a procedure is done to prevent the situation when you have already opened the file, so ransomware is not able to read it because of the Windows restrictions. To each encrypted copy, the virus adds the specific extension - ".adww". Then, ransomware creates a _readme.txt file in the folder where the encrypted file is located, and goes to the next folder.

    .ADWW Files

    Such an encryption method can be exploited for file recovery. Since the original file is deleted, you may try to recover it using the file recovery tools. The less time is passed - the bigger the chance to get your files back, so hurry up!

    Another specific moment that can help you to use the files even after the encryption is the fact that Adww ransomware encrypts only the first 150KB of each file. Hence, you can try to run a big file, such as video or music, without the encryption. Similar feature also works with other ransomware families - Dharma, Conti and Makop encrypt the same 150KB.

    Adww note:

    Ransom note is the same for the whole STOP/DJVU family. In fact, it is one of the main signs of to which family the certain ransomware belongs. Here is the typical note for STOP/Djvu family:

    ATTENTION!

    Don't worry, you can return all your files!
    All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
    The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
    This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
    What guarantees you have?
    You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
    But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
    You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
    https://we.tl/t-g28rVcqA58
    Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
    Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
    Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
    Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.


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    ๐Ÿ”— HowToFix.Guide: How To Decrypt .adww Files?

    Indicators of Compromise(IOC)

    File NameMD5File Size
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE166a1706305a01b9c73466a77a6ffa26271360
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE990df372a8516a3b958bee0bdfd15bc5271872
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE14309ebba0bb552a9bbbf640301313ed272896
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE890e8e2011fc7a98a91d27746288d45b272896
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEdc35c930d4483f70b715b88a155a98bc273408
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEdfbc946c181d6c6f60ca3ab50e01943b273408
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEa971d97d3e99873bdbc1709c25b6c29e273920
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE355dadebd21d5860ee3a94964757894c1273856
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE2cef6f29fb5ace1adc062e403a3fb65b149504
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEf1ec441f31d57ce6c855b027fbeb3da2150016