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General Discussions => Testing. 1, 2, 3... => Topic started by: Mysterious Benefactor on March 14, 2006, 07:00:02 PM

Title: Regular Trojans Weren't Bad Enough?! Now Comes This...
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on March 14, 2006, 07:00:02 PM
What will malware writers think of next?  ::)  >:(

Security researchers discover a new "ransomware" Trojan that encrypts files on an infected PC and then demands $300 in exchange for a decryption password. Low-volume distribution of the Trojan allowed it to evade anti-virus scanners.

Check out: Cryzip Trojan Encrypts Files, Demands Ransom (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1937408,00.asp?kc=ewnws031406dtx1k0000599)