[ricsam]

hello everyone..
I have a question.. I do not know if I can ask here but I want ur help..
can someone tell me what is Extortionware? all I know is that "it is a trial program that harm ur computer after asking u for register" .. am I right?
I google it but I did not understand very well ..
will u help me plz ?
I really need 2 know
thanks

[DKYang]

http://www.bsacybersafety.com/threat/extortionware.cfm

I thought that site explained it good enough. Here's a short version.

It's a type of virus/malware that infects your files, aka ransomware. When you try to open those files, it'll ask you to enter a key. Thus, saying that you have to pay to get the key to open the files. So, they are forcing you to buy something that they locked up (which are your files).

“Equivalent to someone coming into your home, putting your valuables in a safe, and not telling you the combination.”

^Good example^