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WAZP Ransomware (.wazp File Extension)

WAZP 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 Wazp:


NameWazp Virus
Version0738
File Extension.wazp
Contact[email protected], [email protected]
FamilySTOP/Djvu Ransomware
Note_readme.txt
Offline IDV5TMuF1BBuDZFeJXDU5xmjrzp6rwS1IuZWNpDCt1
Last seenJuly 10, 2023
AlgorithmSalsa20 encryption. If Wazp 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 .wazp 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----- MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAtvJdlpY8ziw66ZTZJRCB INBjjWh3q754YN1VBJJFMb6SCH5cya+74sMOhh2hd2+ek7PyVfk7eLloE89muIlf Qu25RhFxd97Mf4Yippgwe5iYd1QWWSPTtyFan1fN/K92RtmwK7CEnFd6ILCBtBsN D4dmwYb9Ha9vU56b37aISqLzvfIpJe6OP4hv3FgWGiPUVrW0a0KrxNOhRQTJvGzg HQK/HXwTXn4daotluJ50/0jeICAohdbXAZzIHqCGltq/DZm5ylVopytlNKvNfPdr O6BfabCQZC3PU8AGrFgaqN6WF355VrhJ/EboJebZrEk4ZdRRXGpJHL/mt/b4fzc9 EQIDAQAB -----END PUBLIC KEY-----
Other variants
  • Agvv Ransomware (.agvv encrypted files)
  • Agpo Ransomware (.agpo encrypted files)
  • Aghz Ransomware (.aghz encrypted files)
  • WAZP Virus Removal Tool

    What is Wazp?

    Malware can manifest in various forms, some of which are particularly perilous. Wazp ransomware stands as a prime example of one of the most threatening viruses currently known. Rather than destroying your operating or file systems, it renders your files inaccessible and strategically inhibits the use of antivirus software by its victims.

    This malware employs the Salsa20 encryption algorithm, whose potency is derived from the vast number of possible decryption keys. Further complicating matters, each victim is assigned a unique key stored on a remote server controlled by cybercriminals. The only recourse for retrieving the keys is to pay the ransom or hope for law enforcement to intervene successfully.

    The method of infection is also noteworthy. The STOP/Djvu ransomware variants predominantly proliferate via third-party websites offering โ€œfreeโ€ versions of popular software. By tampering with the software's license verification to enable unpaid use, perpetrators can embed malware within the program's code. The type of malware you end up withโ€”be it through a โ€œfreeโ€ version of MS Office or Anti-Malware โ€” depends on the financial arrangements made with the malware distributors.

    Wazp Encryption process

    The Wazp 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 - ".wazp". Then, ransomware creates a _readme.txt file in the folder where the encrypted file is located, and goes to the next folder.

    .WAZP 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 Wazp 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.

    Wazp 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-6Dm02j1lRa
    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 .wazp Files?

    Indicators of Compromise(IOC)

    File NameMD5File Size
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEa0379238a5a75d947938099d6d20ce43765440
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE69f841239809ab6e5ec0e2aef2564357765440
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE1a3f17ad136bbca6c1b16afe13e8a0ac760832
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEed7b6cfcffed6c403a0f829f59e8d86d751616
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE4ee97e7758cf9d12654565a6b5e74100744960
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE0f986c3a62bab653ac16d32d6fddab65748032
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE12667495599774c1c6379aae46a0e0fe798208
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEeda67fdd4b9a930af673f6e9a0c529e6770048
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXE5c141a305f8fd03e42c811dd5dbc61ac770048
    ๐Ÿ“œ SAMPLE.EXEa1166c17c91bcb4de729365c3f58f1d5770560