Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This ransomware encrypts the files on your PC and directs you to a webpage with instructions on how to unlock them. It asks you to make a payment using bitcoins.

It might be dropped by exploit kits such as Exploit:SWF/Axpergle (Angler), Exploit:JS/Neclu (Nuclear), JS/Fiexp (Fiesta), and JS/Anogre (Sweet Orange).

More information about ransomware can be found on our Ransomware page.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.  

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This ransomware can stop you from using your PC or accessing your data. It might ask you to pay money to a malicious hacker.

See the Win32/Tescrypt ransomware family description for more information.

As of April 2015, we have observed an increase in Tescrypt activity as it gets dropped by a few exploit kits such as Exploit:SWF/Axpergle (Angler), Exploit:JS/Neclu (Nuclear), JS/Fiexp (Fiesta), and JS/Anogre (Sweet Orange).

Our ransomware page has more information on this type of threat.