TeslaCrypt a new gaming PC malware

After the collection of text documents and pictures, the producers of ransomware have targeted a new category of files extremely important for any enthusiast PC Games.

Acting on a similar pattern of other forms of ransomware, new malware known by the name TeslaCrypt first attack of games files extremely popular as League of Legends, Call of Duty, Dragon Age, StarCraft, Minecraft, World of Warcraft si World of TanksKnown for the large number of fans. Once infiltrated, TeslaCrypt to the pressure on their dedication to 1000 asking for tax dollars ransom files Save Game blocked using a sophisticated encryption algorithm.

TeslaCrypt seems to be only a distant relative of the feared CryptoLocker, At the moment, one of the most dangerous forms of malwareSpecializing in personal files found on diversion hard driveWhich can not be recovered than getting the original key used to encrypt them in possession of the attackers and ceded only after payment of substantial amounts of money.

As CryptoLockernew TeslaCrypt promises the recovery of encrypted files after making a payment in virtual currency Bitcoin or using your PayPal. Unfortunately, the lack of effective means to recover files encrypted virus, the only way sure protection is the periodic backup of the files and avoid from the start of infection, taking a series of preventive measures against ransomware attacks.