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TorrentLocker is a file-encrypting ransomware program that was released around the end of August 2014 that targets all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. When you are first infected with TorrentLocker it will scan your computer for data files and encrypt them using AES encryption so they are no longer able to be opened. Once the infection has encrypted the data files on all of your computer drive letters it will display a window that contains the ransom note and instructions on how to get your files back. These instructions include a link to the CryptoLocker Buy Decryption, which will inform you of the current ransom amount, the amount of files encrypted, and instructions on how to make your payment. The ransom cost starts at around $550 USD and goes up after about 3 days. The ransom must be paid in Bitcoins and sent to a bitcoin address that is unique for each infected user.
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