Cryptolocker Ransomware Recovery Services

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What is Cryptlocker?

The ransomware virus known as Cryptolocker encrypts files on infected computers and demands money in exchange for the key needed to decrypt the files. The original Cryptolocker virus first surfaced in 2013 and was completely eradicated in May 2014. Despite this, current victims and organizations are still plagued by different Cryptolocker ransomware variants, some of which go by the same name.

How Does Cryptolocker Ransomware Work?

Infections are most frequently spread through emails that contain unknown attachments. Though the attachments frequently look like common file types like *.doc or *.pdf, they actually have two extensions and a hidden executable (*.exe). When the attachment is opened, it opens a window and launches a downloader, which corrupts your machine. Since the malware is a Trojan, your computer must be downloaded in order for it to infect it. This malware may also come from websites that request that you download a plug-in or video player, in addition to dangerous email attachments. Until all of your files are encrypted, you usually won’t notice anything wrong with your computer.

A notice will then appear letting you know you’ve been infected and displaying a clock till all of your data is lost. Many antivirus systems can get rid of this Trojan, but they can’t get your data out of encryption. In other instances, users have put the Trojan back in place after removing it in order to pay the ransom and get their data back.

What happens when a Cryptolocker attack is initiated?

In a Cryptolocker assault, the virus enters a computer through an email or spam message that has links to malicious websites or weaponized attachments. An invoice, shipping notification, fax report, or Office document can look like the attached. The Cryptolocker malware encrypts a huge variety of items when the attachment is opened, including presentations, spreadsheets, Word documents, PDFs, photos, and many more. Once the files have been encrypted, users are informed and given instructions on how to obtain the decryption key by paying a ransom.