A new Trojan identified as CryZip infects files on a computer by encrypting them, then demands a $300 ransom for the password to unlock the files.

Umm…okay this is sweet, but pretty screwed up at the same time. Apparently the files are being zipped up, and locked with a standard zip tool…trying to open your file informs you of the password, and it’s 10 symbols long. The author then wants you to send him $300 and he’ll give you the password…This is why you NEVER open e-mail’s from people you don’t know….Welcome to CrzyLand you’ve been held hostage and must click an addlink to leave

-Nic

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