TeslaCrypt Ransomware Maker Shuts Down, Releases Master Key (techcrunch.com)

An anonymous reader writes: The TeslaCrypt ransomware makers have officially closed down shop and apologized for all the damage they have caused in the past. TeslaCrypt upset a lot of gamers as it would locate and encrypt video games on your Windows PC. With the recent decision to shut down, anti-ransomware researchers have been able to create a fool-proof decryption app called TeslaDecoder (Link is a direct download). Now, many of the hard drives rendered useless by the malware are available to use, and almost every file can be accessed using the unlock system. "TeslaCrypt's website was on the Tor network and now consists of a master key and an apology," writes TechCrunch.

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[liqu1d]

TeslaCrypt got hacked.

Re:how are people getting infected?

[sexconker]

At the hosts file? How do you block malware at the hosts file? Is there someone on Slashdot who could tell me more about hosts files?

Re:Why do I have the feeling it's not altruism?

[shione]

The lead developer's mom found out what he was doing and had a stern talking to him.