Security News > 2016 > April > Identify the ransomware you’ve been hit with (Help Net Security)
2016-04-12 18:21
Michael Gillespie, a coder that has created a password generator for unlocking the files stashed in a password-protected archive by the CryptoHost ransomware, has also created ID Ransomware, a free online tool for victims to identify with which particular ransomware they’ve been hit. The service detects and identifies 52 different ransomware types based on the ransom note displayed and/or on a file that has been encrypted. The victims must simply upload the files to the … More →
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