Ransomware is a type of malware data used for the abduction, a feat in which the attacker to encrypt the data of the victim and requires payment of the decryption keys. Ransomware A program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected program, or a compromise or malicious website. Data kidnapping is not new, but in the past has often targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm.
In March 2006, known as ransomware Zippo Crypzip or distributed to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program has also received an e-mail asking for $ 300, to be paid by wire transfer, the key to unlock all their files. LURHQ security cabinet, who discovered the writ, said it was based on a similar scam conducted 15 years ago.
Ransomware have originated in Russia, he and cyberextortion to other methods, such as extortion of DoS, are increasingly common throughout the world. To protect the data against abductions - and many other crimes online - the experts urge that users regularly back up data, navigation and practice prudent unexpected refrain from opening mail attachments.
In March 2006, known as ransomware Zippo Crypzip or distributed to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program has also received an e-mail asking for $ 300, to be paid by wire transfer, the key to unlock all their files. LURHQ security cabinet, who discovered the writ, said it was based on a similar scam conducted 15 years ago.
Ransomware have originated in Russia, he and cyberextortion to other methods, such as extortion of DoS, are increasingly common throughout the world. To protect the data against abductions - and many other crimes online - the experts urge that users regularly back up data, navigation and practice prudent unexpected refrain from opening mail attachments.
