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A trojan encrypts your data then blackmails you?
It's happening. And a lot of companies are paying because they can't afford to lose their data, particularly when their files are encrypted with 4096-bit encryption.
4096 bit encryption?
The trojan allegedly encrypts your data. And sure enough, your files appear scambled.
It ain't 4096 bit encryption. Apparently it's a simple XOR transformation. There is no way your PC could encrypt pretty much your entire hard drive with 4096 bit encryption -- your hard drive would be spinning like a dervish and your CPU would be overheating.
Anyway, here's some info on what's going on.
The Article: http://www.securescience.com/securescienceblog/gpcodeevolution.html
4096 bit encryption?
The trojan allegedly encrypts your data. And sure enough, your files appear scambled.
It ain't 4096 bit encryption. Apparently it's a simple XOR transformation. There is no way your PC could encrypt pretty much your entire hard drive with 4096 bit encryption -- your hard drive would be spinning like a dervish and your CPU would be overheating.
Anyway, here's some info on what's going on.
The Article: http://www.securescience.com/securescienceblog/gpcodeevolution.html