Masok File Virus file-encrypting malware, also known as ransomware, will encode your data. It is a very serious infection that can permanently prevent you from accessing your data. What is more, infection can happen very easily, thus making file encrypting malware one of the most damaging malicious software out there. Infection may occur through spam emails, malicious ads or fake downloads. As soon as the data encoding malware is done encrypting your files, you will get a ransom note, asking for money in exchange for a tool that would supposedly decrypt your files. Depending on which file encrypting malicious program you have, the money demanded will be different. Giving in is not recommended, no matter how little you are requested to pay. Think about whether you will actually get your data back after payment, considering there is nothing stopping crooks from just taking your money. It would not be shocking if you were left with encrypted data, and there would be plenty more like you. Backup is a far better investment, since you wouldn't lose your files if this were to reoccur. From USBs to cloud storage, there are many backup options out there, you just have to select one. If backup was made prior to your computer becoming contaminated, data recovery will be achievable after you erase Masok File Virus. This is not likely to be the last time malware will infect your machine, so you need to be ready. If you want your device to be malware-free, you'll have to learn about malware and how to avoid them.
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