2006-04-29

Online extortion by a trojan horse

Be warned: A new Trojan horse threatens to delete files unless the victim pays up. When activated, the Trojan horse displays some explicit images. It then shows an expletive message that demands a $10.99 payment, or it will delete one file every 30 minutes. (Trojan horse: Your money or your files, CNET News.com, 28/4/06)

OK, you probably won't be unlucky enough to be affected. But the thought that extortion and ransom could one day become common practice on the Internet is worrying. Just like living in virtual Colombia!

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