TeslaCrypt...that one word can scare gamers and mediaphiles to death. A relatively new threat, seen first in late February, is ransomware and can encrypt a large amount of file types, including those associated with popular video games. The malware is distributed through a compromised WordPress website setup to redirect visitors to a page hosting the Angler exploit kit.
Once it infects a system, the malware informs victims that their photos, videos and documents have been encrypted. Unlike other ransomware, TeslaCrypt also encrypts files associated with video games, including Call of Duty, Diablo, Fallout, Minecraft, Warcraft, F.E.A.R, Assassin’s Creed, Resident Evil, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, and World of Tanks.
In addition to profile data, saved games, mods, and maps, the ransomware encrypts files associated with Steam and game development software such as Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and RPG Maker. The malware targets a total of 185 file extensions, including iTunes-related files.
To be free of this victims are given a "free decryption" button. When the button is clicked users are taken to a site where they can pay 1.5 Bitcoin (about $415) or pay $1,000 through PayPal.
“Bitcoin is the preferred method of payment as it is a untraceable secure method of receiving payment from you so they give you a better price of only $415. If you wish to use payment systems like PayPal My Cash Card, then the price increases to $1000 (this is because they lose a percentage through the middleman). The choice is very clear that they want the hefty discount to sway you into using bitcoin as payment,” Webroot researchers wrote.
Overall a crappy situation. Watch what you click on folks!
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