Cryptolocker Virus and Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system’s screen or by locking the users’ files unless a ransom is paid. More modern ransomware families, collectively categorized as crypto-ransomware, encrypt certain file types on infected systems and forces users to pay the ransom through certain online payment methods to get a decrypt key.
Therefore, if you receive an email with an attachment or a link to download a file from the Bank, TAX department, AUS POST, Energy Company, supplier and etc,
- Never open/download any .zip, .exe, .bat or .cmd files
- Never click on links to download any files unless you are 100% sure about the link
If you are not sure about any attachment, link – contact your IT or contact us and we will have a look at it for you.
Following are some examples:
