: This specific malware is known for encrypting files and appending a .MEDUSA extension to them. It often disables security software (like antivirus drivers) to ensure its attack is successful.
: While standard .docx files are generally safer than the older .doc format, they can still be used for "template injection" or containing malicious external links that download ransomware like Medusa. Download Medusaonly docx
: It is essentially a compressed "ZIP" archive containing XML files for text and styling, along with media like images. : This specific malware is known for encrypting
: Interestingly, there is also a specific strain of ransomware simply called "Docx" that functions similarly to Medusa by encrypting data and demanding a ransom. What is a .docx File? Download Medusaonly docx