What is the problem, guys? I believe that my computer is messed up. I think some hacker cracked my PC and stole my personal files! I can still see my files, but I cannot open them. It asks for money – is it a joke? Because it is not funny. Does Salam virus exists? or is it all just a stupid joke from some of my friends? All this happened after I opened email that came from a sender that I don’t personally know.
Salam! message flashing on my screen, files cannot be opened..?
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Unfortunately, it is not a joke. You have been affected by Salam virus. Commonly, this virus spreads via emails, so we assume you had recently downloaded and opened a malicious email attachment. Try to recall if you have recently opened any emails sent by unknown individuals? If you did, that means Salam was sent to you via email. Salam virus also could be downloaded by a Trojan horse; that is why we strongly recommend checking your computer system with a powerful anti-malware software to locate and remove all threats and files related to Salam virus.
This virus falls into ransomware category, which means it is capable of encrypting files on your computer so that you could not access them anymore. Speaking of ransomware, hardly anything can be done after it gets inside the computer. The key is to prevent that from happening. Consider creating copies of important data and storing them on an external drive. This post should explain you why is it essential to do so - Why do I need backup and what options do I have for that?. In addition, we recommend you to keep a reliable anti-malware software installed on your PC to secure it from viruses, spyware, rootkits and other dangerous software. For that, we recommend FortectIntego anti-malware.
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