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Trojan.Ransom.ANC

Posted: November 5, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 84
First Seen: November 5, 2012
Last Seen: April 8, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan.Ransom.ANC is a ransom Trojan that locks the desktop of the compromised PC by making the computer unusable. Trojan.Ransom.ANC is used to spread a certain ransomware. Trojan.Ransom.ANC displays a fake pop-up alert and accuses PC users of illegal activities such as downloading and distributing copyrighted content. Trojan.Ransom.ANC then asks the affected computer user to pay a ransom of a certain amount of money via Paysafecard or Ukash to unlock the PC. Once executed, Trojan.Ransom.ANC may create several malicious files and modify the Windows Registry.

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