Name of Threat: CryptoDefense
Severity: High
Affected OS: Windows 7, XP, Vista, 8
What is CryptoDefense?
CryptoDefense is considered as a new variant of CryptoLocker, typical ransomware which mainly attack a targeted computer by forcibly restricting the access to affected Windows and encrypting data stored on hard drive. Till now, it has the capability to attack all versions of Windows; no matter you are using Windows 7, XP, Vista or Windows 8. Some templates of CryptoDefense may also hijack user’s browser, regardless of IE/Chrome/Firefox, and display its How_Decrypt.html or How_Decrypt.txt on the screen for the purpose of threatening PC users. When your PC is infected with this ransomware, it will immediately encrypt all files including videos, photos and documents on your computer.
