This is Ransomware
Ransomware has encrypted a very malicious malware that locks your Computer completely (Lockscreen) or important files such as invoices. "Ransom" is the English word for "ransom" and also referred to the same, what would the Trojan horse of them: money.
The power of Ransomware: System lock
Ransomware that locks your Computer with a so-called Lockscreen, you can see that a message from an alleged authority is shown. You can't close this message and task Manager will not open. Your System is locked.
- Your Computer is infected with Ransomware, will appear at system start, a message purporting to be from the police or a similar authority.
- It is specified that they have made, as a user of an illegal act. For the payment of the penalty you will have to pay a sum of money.
- It is promised to be the blocking, after payment of the penalty to be lifted.
- Called messages that come up, you can assume that your PC is infected with Ransomware. You pay any amounts, the blocking still remains.
The power of Ransomware: encrypt files
Ransomware encrypted files can not be opened. On the screen a message appears stating that your files have been encrypted.
- In order to decrypt the files, is required, an amount of money within a certain period of time to pay.
- You should try to decrypt the files, a deletion of your files by the malware.
- You pay any amounts, the encryption still remains.
Video guide: Using Avira Antivir-malware protect
In our Video we show you the Features of the anti-virus program is Avira Antivir. With the Software you can prevent viruses, Adware or Malware enters your PC.
What you can do, we have a practice tip on the example of the Ransomware FBI Moneypak Virus are summarized below.
