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Cryptolocker is a type of ransomware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom payment in exchange for decrypting them. It is an example of malware, which is any software designed to damage or disable a computer system. Other examples of malware include viruses, worms, and Trojans.

Cryptolocker is a particularly insidious type of malware because it can encrypt files on a victim’s computer without their knowledge or consent. The malware can be spread through phishing emails, malicious websites, or infected USB drives. Once a computer is infected with Cryptolocker, the malware will encrypt all of the files on the computer’s hard drive, including documents, photos, videos, and music. The malware will then display a message on the computer screen demanding a ransom payment in exchange for decrypting the files.

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