The Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate informs citizens about malicious software, type "Crypto-Malware»
Malware locks – encrypts digital files and data which are stored on the user's computer
It spreads mainly through "infected" emails and aims to pay money as a "ransom" in BITCOIN digital currency, in order to unlock - decrypt digital files.
The Greek Police's Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate informs citizens that the last five days are in the explosion of malicious software, «Crypto-Malware», which is spread - transmitted mainly through "infected" emails (e-mail), but also through "unsafe" websites.
Malware aims to ransom money in order to unlock - decrypt digital files and data stored on the computer of the user infected with the virus, while it can affect all versions of the operating system Windows.
In particular, after installation in the operating system, this particular malware, using a sophisticated encryption system, encrypts – locks all digital files and data (of various file types) stored on the infected user's PC, while to unlock its files, a sum of money must be paid in BITCOIN digital currency, otherwise they become inaccessible to their user.
Users are urged to be particularly careful and take digital security and security measures to prevent malicious software from being compromised.
Specifically:
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to type the web page addresses (URLs) into the browser (browser), instead of using hyperlinks (links),
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to use genuine software programs and to update them, and there must always be an up-to-date protection program (antivirus) on the computer,
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to check and keep up-to-date the version of their operating system and
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to create daily copies security of their device files (backup), on an external storage medium, so that in case of "attack" by malicious software, it is possible to restore their files.
It is recalled that for similar incidents, citizens can contact the Electronic Crime Prosecutor's Office at the following contact details:
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By phone at 111 88
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Sending e-mail to ccu@cybercrimeunit.gov.gr
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Through the application (application) for smart phones (smartphones) with ios-android operating system: CYBERKID