Poka BrightMinds wrote that they were repentant for their actions and were very sorry.

Im very sorry about that has happened.

It was never my intention to release this.

Hacker Gives Ransomware Victims Their Files Back Due To Sudden Change Of Heart

The malware in this case was simply called Locker.

The hacker also said that automatic decryption would begin on Tuesday.

It was never my intention to release this.

At least some of the files were able to be unlocked as reported by various members of the forums.

Be good to the world and dont forget to smile, according to multiple victims.

Im sorry about the encryption, […] Be good to the world and dont forget to smile.

The hacker was not reachable whenMotherboardtried to contact him.

source: www.techworm.net