New ransomware strain coded entirely in Javascript
Posted by ewv 8 years, 3 months ago to Technology
"Security researchers have discovered a new strain of ransomware coded entirely in Javascript, which could increase its chances of being activated.
"Unlike executable program files, Javascript documents do not always trigger a security warning on Windows or require administrator access to run.
"Named RAA, the malware is disguised as a document and starts encrypting files immediately when opened..."
"Unlike executable program files, Javascript documents do not always trigger a security warning on Windows or require administrator access to run.
"Named RAA, the malware is disguised as a document and starts encrypting files immediately when opened..."
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