The malware infects targeted devices and gives victims 10 minutes to enter the unlock code "1922.12.30" (Date represents the foundation of the USSR). If the code is not entered, wiper attempts to erase all files on the device.
StalinLocker has been developed only to damage user data since once the victim enters the code, the wiper frees files without any problem.
Previously, a similar ransomware campaign was forcing users to play PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game for one hour in order to get their files unlocked. The only and big difference was that it did not delete user data upon failure to play the game but rather gave them the restoration code for free.
https://www.hackread.com/stalinlocker-ransomware-unlock-code-deletes-data/
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