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The CryptoLocker ransomware attack was one of the most virulent malware attacks. It propagated as an attachment to what appeared as a legitimate e-mail from a well-known company or institution. Upon opening the attachment, CryptoLocker would encrypt data and then demand a ransom be paid by a certain date, in exchange for decryption.
