Linux ransomware

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Written by: Farhan Islam-C11 Group

Ransomware in Linux

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a very dangerous malware. It restricts users from accessing their system by either locking the system's screen or locking the user's files till the random is paid. Modern day ransomwares are categorized as Crypto Ransomware, which works by encrypting certain files and forces the user to pay online usually using a crypto currency. After the ransom is paid, the user gets a decryption key, and is able to use that to unlock the system.