Understanding Crypto-Ransomware

Bromium released a report analyzing Crypto-Ransomware. Crypto-Ransomware uses strong encryption to lock files on a victim’s computer until the ransom is payed. This report includes analysis of several versions of malware including CryptoLocker, Cryptowall/Cryptodefense, and TorrentLocker. It also includes the most common files encrypted by this malware and methods of payments/cost of the ransom.