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Torrentlocker Crytolocker Ransomware Campaign Oct Nov 2014 Ransomware is a type of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom paid to the creator(s) of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. In mid October, 2014, a ransomware campaign using a new variant of CryptoLocker was launched. At the time of this post, the campaign is still active. Once a user has unknowingly downloaded and run the malware, all files on their local disk and network drives are encrypted. The user is then presented with the following screen (below), which demands that the victim visit a hidden server to purchase the decryption key using Bitcoin. This new Crypto-variant appears to be offered as a service to any criminal individual or gang who wants to get involved in the ransomware extortion business. The malware appears to be delivered via spam e-mail. WARNING We have encrypted your files with CryptoLocker "Buy decryption software and get all ...