![]() These emails contain a zip attachment that, when opened, infect the computer. These emails pretend to pose customer support related issues from Fedex, UPS, DHS, etc. This infection is typically spread through emails sent to company email addresses. This screen will also display a timer stating that the user have 72 hours, or 4 days, to pay the ransom or, else the program will delete the encryption key. Once the software has finished its encryption process, displays a CryptoLocker payment program prompting the user to send a ransom of either $100 or $300, in order to decrypt the files. CryptoLocker is a particularly malicious piece of ransomware (Ransom Software) that targets all versions of Windows, encrypts a user’s files, and then sells the files back to the user for a high price. Recently, you may have received an email warning staff and faculty about email messages that may seem trustworthy, but, if opened, could be dangerous.
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