29/03/2016
Cryptolocker Virus is a ransomware program that encrypts certain files on your computer using a mixture of RSA & AES encryption. When it has finished encrypting your files, it will display the Crypto Locker payment program information (red screen). Crypto locker ransomware, come to you in the form of a phishing email. Basically, one of these emails is a message that looks somewhat official and with it is some kind of attachment. It may be a .pdf or look like a scanned document of some kind (Example : [email protected]/pdf/txt/ppt , Mail subject would be like Income tax/Stock/Images) Once the attachment is opened, Cryptolocker virus begins its dirty work.
After all the encryption completes, you then get the dreaded red screen demanding the malware removal ransom. Although payment will result in decryption of your files, many professionals are suggesting you not pay the fines right away as there are other free ways to remove the virus and restore your files.
If your computer has been infected by CryptoLocker, disconnect from your wireless or wired network right away to prevent further file encryption.
Cryptolocker virus affected data’s is having very no chance of data recovery.
