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New “Locky” Ransomware Spreading At Alarming Rate

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Ever since Crypto Locker came into being in 2013, Ransomware has been the most widely used category of malware. One major thing which differentiates Locky and another Ransomware of its ilk from other viruses is its monetizing ability. After encrypting the files, Locky leaves its trace in the form of a “.locky” locky” extension.