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Yet another reason hackers want your files
It has been around for some time but it seems like, lately, it’s been picking up traction. Since last year, it’s become something of a common practice for malware creators to use tools that lock you out of your files – and then leave behind instructions to get your files back, effectively holding your system for ransom.
The coined term is “ransomware.” As with most things freshly coined and containing some measure of media hype, it’s probably smart to take all news regarding this with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, considering the quick pay off and the ease with which these can be launched, it’s yet another reason to keep your protection up to date. Update: For a ransomware variant called “Archiveus,” BBC reports that the password used to unlock user drives has been cracked. The code, apparently contained within the malware itself, can be found in this article.
Jeffrey Pe Benito
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