The Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate informs citizens about malware, "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 spreads - is transmitted mainly through "infected" emails, but also through "insecure" 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 malware, using an advanced encryption system, encrypts - locks all digital files and data (various file types) stored on the computer of the user infected with the virus , while in order to unlock his files, a sum of money must be paid in digital currency BITCOIN, otherwise they are rendered inaccessible by 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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citizens who receive emails from unknown senders or unknown sources are requested not to open the links and not download the attachments contained therein for which they are not sure about the sender and the contents of the attachment file.
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to type the web page addresses (URLs) into the browser (browser), instead of using hyperlinks (links),
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use genuine software programs and update them regularly (updates), while there should always be an up-to-date computer protection program (antivirus),
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to check and keep up-to-date the version of their operating system and
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to back up their backup files to external storage on a daily basis, so that in case of "malware" malicious software can be restored to 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 implementation (application) για έξυπνα τηλέφωνα (smartphones) με λειτουργικό σύστημα ios-android: CYBERKID
