Cryptolocker: Ransomware that screams F**k you, pay me!

[Ketto]

CryptoLocker is a ransomware program that was released around the beginning of September 2013. This ransomware will encrypt certain files using a mixture of RSA & AES encryption. When it has finished encrypting your files, it will display a CryptoLocker payment program that prompts you to send a ransom of either $100 or $300 in order to decrypt the files. This screen will also display a timer stating that you have 96 hours, or 4 days, to pay the ransom or it will delete your encryption key and you will not have any way to decrypt your files. This ransom must be paid using MoneyPak vouchers or Bitcoins. Once you send the payment and it is verified, the program will decrypt the files that it encrypted.

Which AV suites can detect it you ask?

Your answer: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...0a3c34fc2008e210ccfe6dae/analysis/1382805599/

Devilishly smart; they're making so much money off the ransom it's ridiculous.

 

[Nastyman!]

Why do people keep "hide file extensions for known file types" checked!? On a side note, that's genius, bitcoin my ass some money fools!