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Ransomware

Cryptowall

CryptoWall is a ransomware, is usually spread by spam and phishing emails, malicious ads, hacked websites, or other malware and uses a Trojan horse to deliver the malicious payload.

Cryptowall is a Windows ransomware.

Background

CryptoWall is a ransomware typically propagated through spam and phishing emails, malicious advertisements, compromised websites, or other malware, relying on a Trojan horse to deliver its malicious payload.

Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).