What antivirus spouses named W32/Ransomcrypt is a so-called ransomware to "kidnap" files and demanding money in exchange for the password. Trojan encrypts documents, image files and shortcuts in the system and password protect them so that the user can no longer access them, which then has the file extension . was enciphered .
At the same time creates a text file named "HOW TO DECRYPT.TXT" where users accused of piracy. For a fee of EUR 50, or about 450 dollars, promising the culprits to send the password so that files can be locked up again.
Antivirus Company reports that the Trojan detected "in large numbers" in several European countries including Germany, Italy, Spain, England, Austria, Hungary and Norway. The malware also creates a special tool that makes it easy to generate new variants.
The Trojan can be combated with updated antivirus software, but the files remain encrypted. F-Secure are working on to crack the codes so that the contents can be recreated anew. In the usual case, however, to be wary of programs from unknown sources and always make sure to back up important files.
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