back to article Euro cops, Intel and Kaspersky slay Shade ransomware

A joint operation by Europol, the Dutch National High Tech Crime Unit, Intel, and Kaspersky has seized the command and control servers for the Shade ransomware strain and published code that allows anyone hit by the malware to decrypt their files. Shade has been in circulation since 2014, and has predominantly targeted …

  1. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    The group is now looking for other tech companies to get involved. Microsoft would be a logical choice; given Redmond's campaign against botnet, which has had some success.

    Out of interest, what were the infected systems running?

    Ah yes. Carry on..

    1. Anonymous Coward
      Linux

      Shade has predominantly targeted European computer users

      > Out of interest, what were the infected systems running?

      ElReg correspondents aren't allowed to mention the system, unless its one of Apple, Android, Linux or Flash.

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