Ransomware Group
STOP/Djvu
Also known as: STOP Ransomware, Djvu
Status: active • First seen 2018-02 • 100,000+ known victims
STOP/Djvu hides in pirated software and game cracks. When people download illegal software to avoid paying, they often get this ransomware that locks all their personal files.
Overview
STOP/Djvu is the most common consumer-targeting ransomware, spreading through pirated software downloads. It primarily affects home users and students rather than businesses.
Target Industries
Consumers, Home Users, Students, Individuals
How They Attack
- • Pirated software distribution
- • Software cracks
- • Keygen bundling
- • Consumer targeting
Notable Victims
Individual users worldwide (ongoing)
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How to Protect Against STOP/Djvu
- 1.
Never download pirated software
- 2.
Check for free STOP/Djvu decryptors
- 3.
Use legitimate software and free alternatives
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