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What Is Crypto Malware

Crypto malware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a user’s computer. The user’s files are then held for ransom until the user pays a ransom to the malware’s creator. Crypto malware is a relatively new type of malware and is on the rise due to its ability to quickly encrypt files and […]

What Is A Crypto Locker

CryptoLocker is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer using a private key that is only known to the attacker. The attacker then demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt the files. CryptoLocker first appeared in September 2013 and was quickly dubbed “the most dangerous cyber threat ever seen.” The […]