Cryptolocker virus

bogjumper · Oct 13, 2013

This is a Ransomware virus that encrypts your files and demands payment for decryption key . I understand that files can not be rescued or later recovered.
So Backup any important ones. I know you all know this but I mention anyway.
However my real point is can anyone say whether already encrypted files can be messed with ie re-encrypted. If not then it makes sense to encrypt all important files.

chaslang · Oct 13, 2013

More than likely it is possible to add another layer of encryption on the original encrypted files just by using a different key length. I do not know for sure since I'm not an expert in this area but I would think it is possible and probably something the malware creators already thought about.

For any one interested in reading some more details about this infection and possible methods of recovering some files from System Restore, Shadow Volume Copies ....etc then see the below.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/506924/cryptolocker-hijack-program/page-26#entry3165383

bogjumper · Oct 16, 2013

Hi Chaslang

Thanks for your reply. It looks like the backup route.

chaslang · Oct 17, 2013

You're welcome. Good luck!

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Cryptolocker virus

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