What You Need to Know About CryptoLocker Malware

Do you feel as though you are up against a constant stream of new viruses that threaten to destroy your business? Malicious software is all around us, on a daily basis. If your antivirus software and anti-spam filters are not equipped to take on these ever-evolving threats, you may be at the hands of harmful ransomware Trojans, such as CryptoLocker Malware.

What is CryptoLocker?

CryptoLocker Malware is a powerful Trojan horse virus, which often affects the Windows-based operating systems used by many businesses worldwide. This ransomware will infiltrate your computer systems via infected email attachments, ultimately encrypting many valuable files on your hard drive. As CryptoLocker is a type of ransomware malware, the only way to recover the affected files that have not been previously backed up is to pay a “ransom”, all in an effort to decrypt the data in question. However, not even paying these ransoms will guarantee the recovery of your affected files, as without being offered the decryption key necessary to recover your data, you may remain locked out.

CryptoLocker and its Variants

CryptoLocker Malware and its related variants are often delivered in email attachments with macros. As macro viruses are often embedded within software applications, such as Microsoft Office and its related programs, opening affected documents will cause the macros to run automatically, thus spreading encrypting ransomware throughout your computer’s operating system. Although many antivirus programs claim to protect against macro viruses, this malware is extremely difficult to detect.

CryptoLocker’s variants include, but are not limited to: CryptoDefense, CryptoWall and TorrentLocker. These encrypting ransomware Trojans use the Bitcoin digital currency platform to collect ransom money from affected parties. As payment of the requested Bitcoin ransom does not constitute the decryption of the files affected by CryptoLocker Malware and its variants, in order to truly protect your business from this threat, you must employ a proven, premium email encryption service, such as Securence.

Securence Encryption & Security

The only effective way of combating ransomware such as CryptoLocker Malware is to prevent these Trojans from infiltrating your company’s computer systems in the first place. At Securence, we are ahead of the industry in stopping threats from encrypting ransomware Trojans, such as CryptoLocker Malware and its variants. We offer powerful encryption technology, ensuring the highest level of email security, with no special software or steps required on your part. We ensure that your communications are easily accessible through any email platform. Our encryption service is designed to meet your individual needs, as well as your budget. Securence is able to contain Trojans and other macro viruses that thrive on Microsoft Office applications, protecting your Windows-based operating systems from these external threats.

If your company is concerned with stopping the CryptoLocker virus and its related variants, Securence can provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that your files are safe in our hands. Our email encryption and security service is easy to use and effectively mitigates the risk of email security violations. Securence has a warning system, immediately alerting users when they have received an attachment containing a macro. This allows our users to make cautiously informed decisions when either opening or avoiding these potentially hazardous attachments.

Protect your company’s data from CryptoLocker Malware by contacting Securence to discuss your options.