What is POSHCODER Virus?
POSHCODER (
PoshCoder) virus comes out as a new type of malware which has been universally subdivided as ransomware infection, capable of assaulting Windows operating system (OS). Very similar to
another recent ransomware - CryptoDefense virus, POSHCODER infection can often invade a targeted computer without host’s awareness and permission. As long as being installed, it will restrict the access to the Windows that it infects and encrypts the victim’s data by forcibly renaming the files such as .txt, .doc, .xls, or psd illustrator files to .POSHCODER files. It commonly only leave one unlock Files.vbs in each folder where it encrypted the files. In order to decrypt locked files and Windows, POSHCODER ransomware will then demand victims to pay a sum of money or Bitcoins that can be paid through Bitcoin wallet.
