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Win32:Ransom-WH

Posted: October 26, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 65
First Seen: October 26, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Win32:Ransom-WH is a ransomware Trojan that is a part of a ransomware infection. Win32:Ransom-WH is used by scammers to distribute a certain ransomware to the vulnerable computers. Once installed on a compromised PC, Win32:Ransom-WH locks the computer and demands a ransom from the victim to be paid via the prepaid payment systems such as Ukash or Paysafecard to unlock the computer. Win32:Ransom-WH displays a fake pop-up notification, which speaks on behalf of a certain official security authority or Police and accuses PC users of performing certain illegal activities. The bogus pop-up alert shown by Win32:Ransom-WH states that the PC user has violated the certain laws and must pay a fine to unlock the PC and avoid imprisonment. Do not believe any ransomware spread by Win32:Ransom-WH because it's an online scam created by attackers to pilfer money from innocent computer users.

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