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New variants of ransomware known as #CryptoLocker, #CryptoDefense and #CryptoWall are spreading via spam emails, drive-by downloads, or by malware already on your computer.

Once you’re infected, crypto-ransomware hijacks all your files, locks them up with unbreakable encryption, and demands a ransom of $300-$500 in bitcoins to unscramble them.

We break down the 5 stages of a crypto-ransomware attack below…

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