This is a sophisticated crypto-malware that infects all versions of your OS. Cybercrime Department suggests to take caution.
Alarming news are coming out of the National Police’s Cybercrime Department. They’re warning everyone to be on the look-out for a notorious type of ransomware that locks your files and then asks for a ransom in return.
The malware is the CryptoWall, and it could arrive in Greece according to an update from the Cybercrime Unit. It’s one of the harmful threats within Cryptomites that could affect all operating system versions.
Malware is one of the most common causes of computer issues and attacks. The two main ways a computer might get infected are through corrupted emails, or through infected websites.
Simply put, once you install onto your operating system, it encrypts all of your digital files and data with a sophisticated encryption system(various types of files, for example: .doc, .docx, .xls, .ppt, .psd, .pdf, .eps, .ai, .cdr, .jpg, etc.) the virus encrypts the files stored on a computer and renders them inaccessible to the user. To unlock the files, ransomware demands a payment in order for users to regain access to their data.
According to El.AS, the latest update with 3rd version of the software began spreading in our country since January 2015. The first start was on January 15th of this year and then on January 24th, 2015 and both for the current and the previous version, there are solutions available to remove it- but it can’t be decrypted due to powerful encryption.
Cyber-criminals are getting smarter by the minute and malware installed over a network is on the rise. So, make sure to always keep devices safe within your network.
They use Bitcoin to make payments and the process couldn’t be simpler. All you need to do is show your new bitcoin wallet address in an online form. It’ll give you a link to our website (though it won’t look like this). You then click “Payments”. Then either scan the QR code or enter the BTC address of your bitcoin wallet generated by your personal
The police are urging people to not comply with the hacker’s ransom request, as it discourages these illegal activities.
They want to ensure that this does not spread any further, while they should be particularly careful and take digital security measures to avoid malware
The ELAS advises that if you receive an email from an unknown sender or of unknown origin, refrain from opening the links and downloading attachments. This can help stop the spread of malware.
– Along with that, it’s important to be very wary of e-mails that appear to be from service providers or brands you’re not familiar with.
– We recommend that you type the URL in your browser instead of using anchors.
-A genuine software program should be used, and the computer should always have an up-to-date anti-virus software.
– Always try to keep the latest version of their operating system updated
– Use an external storage device to backup data at regular intervals, because if there is ever a malware attack, the data can be restored.
– It’s important for IT administrators to make regular backups of their network when a malfunction occurs. Otherwise, not all of the files might be accessible.
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Author: PC-GR
