I can't tell what the files are and I decrypted a tmp file. I can't verify the decryptor worked on a temp file.

I figured out what kind of file it was.

What is the amount expected to pay?

23 BTC?

We are a small company, $4 million would bankrupt us.

Can you send these three files?

FEB2022 | | | | JIT'd2-17-2022.pdf +---PC fixes | | | HP Elitebook USB problems.docx Parts put in inspection.xlsx

Thank you. Your note says you will decrypt some files to confirm your decryptor works. Can you decrypt these files?

We would like to come to an agreement with you but there is no way we will be able to come up with the large amount you are asking. Please understand that we have lost a lot of money due to your attack. What discount can you provide us so that we can come to an agreement with you and put this matter behind us?

Finn Corporation is a small rust-belt manufacturer that has been hard hit with recent inflation and increased manufacturing costs. We were struggling financially before your attack, and losing access to our computer systems has put us into a crisis. We have very limited access to cash, and our bank has backed away from our company due to this incident. We can offer you $25,000 for your encryption tool, and hope that we can come to an agreement, so that our company can continue to stay in business.

Our company does not have the resources to make a seven-digit payment. This attack has caused significant hardship to us. Please reconsider your position. This company employs 58 people, and these jobs will be lost if we cannot recover our operations. Hardship will fall upon them, and their families and children. We do not want these innocent people to suffer, and we hope you feel the same way. We are actively reaching out to our friends and family this weekend to try to raise additional funds. If we can get to a $125,000 payment, could we resolve this very difficult situation?

We have been able to raise $187,000 over the weekend and have this amount available to pay now. Please let us know if we can pay this amount for your decryption tool to put this matter behind us before the Thanksgiving holiday.