What is Ransomeware?

On my "Software Issues" page I mention "Ransomeware".   Here is an explanation of exactly what Ransomeware is according to Wikipedia.

Ransomware (also referred to in some cases as cryptoviruses, cryptotrojans or cryptoworms) comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom paid to the creator of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. Some forms of ransomware encrypt files on the system's hard drive, while some may simply lock the system and display messages intended to coax the user into paying. Modern ransomware attacks were initially popular within Russia, but in recent years there have been an increasing number of ransomware attacks targeted towards other countries, such as Australia, Germany, and the United States among others.

These viruses act like they are a service letting you know that you have vieuses and for a fee they will remove those viruses.  Actually they are the virus and they want money to give you back the use of your computer.

Don't pay the fee, they will just keep coming back again and again.  You need to immediately call Duane's Reliable Computer Services and we will remove it for good and get you back up and running in very little time.

CALL US to stop the infection!

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