A large-scale cyber attack is currently under way against a number of companies and other entities, including in Portugal. Organisations are being affected by a Cryptolocker, a type of malware that demands payment of a sum to release the hijacked data. Specifically, a new strain of Ransom.CryptXXX (WannaCry) began spreading today and is now hitting several large companies in Portugal, such as EDP and PT. This malware is affecting computers running Microsoft's Windows system.   What type of attack is this? This attack is being carried out by a Cryptolocker, which demands payment of 300$ to 600$ in bitcoins to recover the hijacked files.   What is a Cryptolocker? Known as a Cryptolocker, this type of virus belonging to the malware family was designed to infect computers running the Microsoft Windows operating syst...
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