LeChiffre Ransomware Virus: Error: “Unable to create session object” when starting Sage 100

Products affected – Sage 100

Description

Signs of infection by the LeChiffre file-encrypting ransomware virus affecting the Sage 100 program and data files:

Examples:

• GL_Bank.M4T becomes GL_Bank.M4T.LeChiffre
• PVX.Apserv.Log become PVX.Apserv.Log.LeChiffre
• CI_Password.M4L becomes CI_Password.M4L.LeChiffre
• CI_Account_Val.pvc become CI_Account_Val.pvc.LeChiffre
• SY1Q01.soa becomes SY1Q01.soa.LeChiffre

Note: This ransomware virus appears to be more malicious than other reported in the past because it is infecting both Sage 100 Data and Program files (*.m4p, *.pvc, *.m4t, etc.). The name Le Chiffre is French for “The Number” or “The Cipher”.

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