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Ransomware protection and removal with Symantec Endpoint Protection 

May 12, 2016 12:36 PM

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a category of malware that restricts users from accessing their devices or data. Ransomware attackers force their victims to pay the ransom through specifically noted payment methods after which they grant the victims access to their computers or to their data. With ransomlockers, the attacker pretends to be local law enforcement, demanding a "fine" to let victims avoid arrest and to unlock their computers.

CryptoLocker is a ransomware variant where malware often encrypts a user's files and often deletes the original copy. The attacker requests a ransom for the files to be unencrypted. Not only are files on the local computer damaged, but also the files on any shared or attached network drives to which the computer has write access.

Go through the latest article published by Symantec:

Ransomware protection and removal with Symantec Endpoint Protection

http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO124710

 

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Jul 07, 2016 09:35 AM

If file is encrypted due to ransomware then it can't be decrypted. Known good bakcup is the only option to recover the data.

Jul 07, 2016 09:24 AM

Only removes the malware. The files cannot be recovered. You need to restore from backup.

Jul 07, 2016 09:18 AM

Does it (Symantec Endpoint Protection) just remove the Ransomware File or does it Recover All the lost Data

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