OpenToYou is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: OpenToDecrypt.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
OpenToYou
First Seen
December 1, 2016
Known Aliases
OpenToDecrypt
How OpenToYou Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
OpenToYou modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..-opentoyou@india.com
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, OpenToYou displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file!!!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!!!.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with OpenToYou ransomware:
OpenToYou ransomware
file.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for OpenToYou ransomware:
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