Beware of the ransom virus

There is a new virus making its round in the cyber world. It is called ‘Ransomware” and here is how it works:

Hackers will breach your computer files and hold them for a ransom – usually in the form of payment for drugs from an online pharmacy.

Once your computer has been infiltrated, you won’t be able to open your files and instead will find a 30-digit password protected folder. Then a ransom note will appear in the form of a new file. This new file will be called “Instructions how to get your files back”.

Ransomware started in the US early this year and so far there has been one reported case in the UK. This surely looks like the start of a new form of cyber crime.

And this is how they breach your computer in the first place:

A message will appear on your screen informing that you had been attacked by an unnamed virus. A pop up box will also appear stating that it is the anti-virus programme. Once you click on it, you will download the corrupt ransom software.

So be very careful as to what you click open in your computer. Don’t fall to this cyber crime.