LAPOI ransomware is a file-encrypting type of malicious software, usually known as ransomware. It is not a minor threat because it may leave you with no way to restore your files. It's quite easy to get contaminated, which makes it a very dangerous malware. File encoding malware developers count on users being reckless, as infection commonly occurs when people open infected email attachments, click on strange advertisements and fall for bogus 'downloads'. Soon after infection, the encoding process will be performed, and once it is completed, you will be asked to give money in exchange for a way to decode data. The amount of money asked depends on the ransomware, some request thousands of dollars, some for way less. If you're considering paying, look into other options first. Don't trust crooks to keep their word and recover your data, since there's nothing preventing them from just taking your money. It would not be shocking if you're left with encrypted data, and you would certainly not be the first one. Investing the money you're asked for into some backup option would be a better idea. There are plenty of options, and you are sure to find the most appropriate one. Terminate LAPOI ransomware and then access your backup, if it was made prior to the infection, to restore data. This is not the last time you'll get infected with some kind of malware, so you need to be ready. In order to protect a machine, one must always be on the lookout for potential malware, becoming informed about how to avoid them.
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