SZFLocker Ransomware

Posted: July 5, 2016

Threat Metric

The Threat Meter is a malware assessment that SpywareRemove.com's research team is able to give every identifiable malware threat. Our Threat Meter includes several criteria based off of specific malware threats to value their severity, reach and volume. The Threat Meter is able to give you a numerical breakdown of each threat's initial Threat Level, Detection Count, Volume Count, Trend Path and Percentage Impact. The overall ranking of each threat in the Threat Meter is a basic breakdown of how all threats are ranked within our own extensive malware database. The scoring for each specific malware threat can be easily compared to other emerging threats to draw a contrast in its particular severity. The Threat Meter is a useful tool in the endeavor of seeking a solution to remove a threat or pursue additional analytical research for all types of computer users.

The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:

Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.

Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.

Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.

Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.

% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.

Threat Level:	8/10
Infected PCs:	59

First Seen:	July 11, 2016
Last Seen:	May 25, 2022
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

SZFLocker is an advanced Polish cyber threat that may restrict your access to all of your valuable files. This Trojan falls into the category of ransomware parasites. They can cause substantial system damage. SZFLocker uses complex encryption mechanisms that modify the core structure of the files, which makes them unreadable. The encryption can be reversed by a special key, which the hackers are only willing to release if you pay a hefty ransom. Although being very complex in terms of coding, this cyber threat doesn't use some unseen distribution mechanisms. It is relatively easy to keep the SZFLocker Ransomware away from your system as long as you are careful during your surfing sessions. You should ignore all email attachments and suspicious links if the message comes from someone who you don't know. It is also a very good idea not to use torrent trackers and some of the file-sharing networks because they may host harmful software. Programs like Java and Adobe should be updated solely from official sites because the cyberspace is full of bogus newer versions that may infect you with various parasites. SZFLocker may affect all files that have some value to you virtually.The SZFLocker Ransomware may encrypt data needed for your work or education. The cryptomalware can change the structure of MS Office documents, pictures, videos, music files, ordinary text notes, presentations, archives and databases. SZFLocker uses RSA-2048 ciphers, which are almost impossible to break without the decryption key. The only copy of this unique tool is hosted on Command and Control (C&C) servers managed by the hackers. They promise to unlock your PC if you pay a ransom. The sum is not announced in advance. Luckily, there are some decryptors that may help you unlock your files for free. Before attempting to do so, you should clean any trace of the SZFLocker Ransomware with a professional security program.
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SZFLocker Ransomware

Threat Metric

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