Bot Recovery of encrypted files

Ransomware is malware that blocks user access to the computer or certain files and sends messages asking for a ransom, almost always charged in bitcoins. Therefore, it is common to hear that ransomware “hijacks computers”.

There are ransom-like malware that encrypts folders and personal files (documents, spreadsheets, photos and videos), others that block the computer screen, there are still those that encrypt the entire disk or a considerable number of files, and in addition, there are variants for mobile devices, especially Android, through fake applications.

On unprotected computers (without antivirus), malware operates silently until encryption is complete. Then it’s as noisy as possible: it crashes the actions on the PC and shows a message informing you that the data has been blocked and prompts you for the ransom payment.