Beware of CryptoWall, a Virus That Knocked Out a Police Department's Computers
Despite being given a threat ranking of very low, the virus has spread, even infecting a New Hampshire police department.
A piece of ransomware called CryptoWall is currently making the rounds on the Internet. This type of virus allows those who are affected to remove the threat by paying a ransom. While the virus has been written off as not dangerous, it took down a police department overnight. CryptoWall may seem like other ransomware, but it has some larger implications for data security.
According to IT consultant Jesus Vigo on TechRepublic, “CryptoWall is classified as a Trojan horse, which is known for masking its viral payload through the guise of a seemingly non-threatening application or file.
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