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Cryptolocker virus

Crypto virus is one more variant of malware that is from the same family of ransomware. The malware program similar to FBI virus, department of justice virus silently gets installed onto targeted system. The virus is capable of modifying system settings and default security configuration without the knowledge of PC users. Malware installed by the hackers is designed to targets poorly secured computer because it is easy to install ransomware. The virus program displays a screen which looks like a legal notice from police. That way it tricks victim into believing that the computer has been blocked because of law violations. Moreover this malware blocks access to computer before displaying a ransom notice

As soon as crypto virus invades onto a computer it starts scanning for important files including images, text, picture, videos, office files before starting the encrypting process. The virus arrives onto a system through spam mails, freeware or shareware programs, malicious sites and by visiting malware infesting sites. It is capable of causing permanent damages onto the infected PC by corrupting operating system settings. The virus has already infected rendered thousands of computers inoperable. This malware is particularly dangerous because it is not possible to recover the files encrypted by the virus program. Malicious software will block access before displaying a bogus lock screen which prevents victim from accessing important files.

The virus is very dangerous because it is capable of invading a computer by evading antivirus detection. It is clear that the virus is designed by the hackers for extortion purpose because the virus program keeps demanding victim to pay ransom to recover the files and unlock computer. Many novice PC users who are not aware of the scam get tricked into paying ransom because they want their important files back in their original format. However even after paying fine nothing changes, this message is completely bogus and there is no need to pay any notice. It is good to understand that virus will not unlock PC because it is a scam. The virus is so nasty it automatically takes over access of computer after every system restart.

How to know if a computer has crypto virus installed Virus program creates a lock screen and blocks PC user from accessing the computer Ransom lock automatically starts after every system restart It is not possible to stop the virus program because it blocks access to the desktop. Displays ransom page and refuses to unlock system unless ransom is paid

The virus program disables system tools to prevent PC user from accessing desktop. If someone tries to stop the virus program it displays a page which instructs to pay ransom to unlock PC. Though there is nothing harm in ignoring the message displayed by the virus program however it is suggested to remove the malware. There is no need to pay any ransom to remove the locking page because it is a scam.