A very bad use of encryption - GpCode.af Virus - uses RSA 330 bit encryption to hold user files hostage

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Wednesday, June 7. 2006

A very bad use of encryption - GpCode.af Virus - uses RSA 330 bit encryption to hold user files hostage

This is a new one to me. A virus that encrypts your files and then demands you send money to the developer to decrypt your files. Obviously, a bad idea overall, and people are actively working on a 'crack' for the virus already.

More info here:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/06/06/99618.aspx

Posted by Aaron Tiensivu in Security (MS) at 00:49 | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

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