The ransomware

A ransomware is a malicious software that takes personal data hostage. He encrypts personal data and asks the owner for money in exchange for the decryption key.

A ransomware typically spreads in the same way as a Trojan Horse: it penetrates the system for example via Web Exploit or through email-malicious campaigns. In any case, a ransomware will try to extort money from the user, by having him buy a program to decrypt his files.

The means of fight recommended against a crypto-locker are the following:

• Disconnect infected devices from shared networks, wired or wireless.
• Change your passwords after cleaning the network.
• Make regular backups of his data, and store them offline.
• Consult a computer security expert for instructions.

* This information was collected on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware

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