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Cryptolocker victims to get files back for free

Cryptolocker victims to get files back for free

Cryptolocker victims to get files back for free
06 August 2014

 All 500,000 victims of Cryptolocker can now recover files encrypted by the malware without paying a ransom.

The malicious program encrypted files on Windows computers and demanded a substantial fee before handing over the key to the scrambled files.

Thanks to security experts, an online portal has been created where victims can get the key for free.

 

Read the BBC article here