A new Gpcode virus encrypts files with the RSA-1024 key and extorts money for the decoder. Kaspersky launches the Stop Gpcode project.

description of the virus itself
first victims
virus forum

Update databases, make backups - personally I have a suspicion that this is only the beginning ...
The bad thing is that the key itself is powerful enough - in this case, cryptography works against the end user. Therefore, the success of Stop Gpcode in attempts to hack it is in doubt. Although this is more of an advertising campaign (ak.a. "viral marketing";)), so that the noise without a specific result there only benefit. Moreover, the style of communication on the forum is somehow strangely moderated. As soon as clarifying questions or discussions of omissions begin - the topic quickly closes behind.

Updated:
A message appeared on the forum about the encrypted file itself . Who wants - can play.
Why does Kaspersky so hard climbs into cryptography - for me it's still a mystery.
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Well, here is an article on Habré 2 years ago . But this is about the old version of the virus.