Filecoder
- Type:
- Ransomware
- Platform:
- Mac OS X
- Last updated:
- 01/17/23 6:53 pm
- Threat Level:
- High
Description
Filecoder is ransomware that is distributed on BitTorrent filesharing networks and arrives disguised as a cracking program for pirated software. Once run, the ransomware encrypts files on the infected computer. Decryption is not possible due to bugs in the malware’s code, even if the infected user paid the ransom to unlock their files.
Filecoder Threat Removal
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