Ransomware list welcomes another name | Reveton ransomware
It is a type of malware virus such as Reveton that may penetrate your
operating system during your clicks on various websites or spam mails. It can
do many things to your computer that include encrypting your files, folders,
media etc., locking you out of your computer and modifying your operating
system’s operational sequence that will trouble your interface while you
interact with the PC.
It usually displays a ransom-note on the screen
that will threaten you to lock you out of your computer till the ransom is
being paid. The developers of these virus programs are smart to give the user a
selected email to reply. This smartness makes them untraceable and hence, they
continue to keep on doing this treacherous act.
Introduction to Reveton Ransomware
It can be referred to as a virus that
will infect your computer system by the moment it enters. It will lock you out
and a note will be displayed on your computer screen seeking ransom in exchange
of lock removal.
A lock screen will display on your
screen. The content in the message will claim to be a communication with the
intelligence/ judicial agency of your country. It will claim to have you locked
out of your computer system. Following which there will be a ransom that has to
be paid to the developers via encrypted mail-address that they provide us with.
Until you pay the ransom they asked, in form of gift vouchers or other payment
coupons, you will be barred from entering into your system.
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