Not so long after ransomware had been grabbing the headlines more and learned more about the threats of the last edition of malware that threat appeared that could directly affect everyone and anyone. What was found was that a false email account leads to clean Ransomware which requires payment to unlock and resume using the computer. As mentioned in the last blog post on 'Ransomware', the latest malware can become an even bigger problem than the traditional malware.
When Locky ransomware, or Trojan horse Dridex bank aims to stop a user's computer and demands payment for the user to regain control of their system. But this particular ransomware works by appearing in your email inbox clean supposed yourself with the attached zip file titled "Document1" or any number, and once downloaded will lock your system. The seemingly only way to unlock it is to pay a ransom of everything ranging from several hundred US dollars upwards.
But in addition to these malicious hacks and attacks, is not only the malware lock your computer, but it also attempts to steal passwords, bank details or other personal data, and then go to lock the system. The bot looks for specific details such other information or financial social media PayPal, or Facebook. The only way to fight against this for the moment is to never download or open an attachment unless you know what you expect. While this may seem to come from a family member or friend, this is just so that hackers are trying to trick you.
sure to warn others, especially those who are not savvy technical way as it is of those people most likely to fall into the trap of opening attachments from people that they know. To ensure you stay safe when you're online, always be aware of attachments, even if they come from people you know. Most of the time, it might be harmless, but it never hurts to check first. Even if you download it, unless you open it, you should be safe. If a file in a zip ends with anything .js or .EXE or .COM then do not open it. Just delete the zip file should be enough to stay safe.
To further increase your online security, using a VPN service you will be protected against the threats that you might not even necessarily see or actively cause. Sign up for VPN and stay safe no matter where you are.
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