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What is SamSam Ransomware?

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SamSam Ransomware is a malware program that belongs to the category of crypto virology. This ransomware infection uses RSA-2048 asymmetric encryption algorithm to encrypt the data files. Due to this encryption algorithm two keys (public and private) are generated during the encryption process. The Samsam ransomware attack is prone to infringe your computer’s security and expose it to severe threats. Once the user data is encrypted, this ransomware leaves a ransom note on the computer. Threat Summary Name: SamSam Ransomware Targeted Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8/10 Category: Ransomware Symptoms: Encrypted system data, slow system performance and adds its own extension to the data files Why is SamSam Ransomware dangerous for your computer system? The SamSam Ransomware is distributed through various malware distribution strategies. It is a severe threat to your computer’s security because it can make your personal da...