We uncovered a new crypto-ransomware variant with new routines that include making encrypted files appear as if they were quarantined files. These “quarantined” files are appended by a *.VAULT file extension, an antivirus software service that keeps any deleted files for a certain period of time. Antivirus software typically quarantines files that may potentially cause further damage to […]
Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog – by Trend Micro
CRYPVAULT: New Crypto-ransomware Encrypts and “Quarantines” Files