Very BAD Ransomware All of your important files have been encrypted.The only way to recover them is to send $1000 worth of bitcoin to this address: tq7weyfyrlkjdYour files will be PERMANENTLY lost if you do not pay in 7 DAYS
This is ransomware. It is a type of malware that encrypts a user's data until a ransom is payed to the creator.
Hmm, so I have to send money to this address in order to get my files back? I can't afford that.
Correct, and unfortunately, it is very difficult or impossible to get rid of a ransomware and recover your files
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Then how is someone supposed to stop a ransomware from happening?
Well, you can backup your computer frequently, so you will have a second copy of your files to keep.
But, who wants ransomware in the first place?
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Make sure to use caution when using links and opening email attachments. Make sure the email looks trustworthy, too!
Ransomware is typically delivered through phishing emails. You got sent one, and you clicked the suspicious link, which gave you that ransomware.