{"id":7720,"date":"2016-12-21T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T20:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/\/?p=7720"},"modified":"2026-02-25T06:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:31:55","slug":"popcorn-time-offers-ransomware-victims-reward-for-spreading-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/fr-fr\/blog\/popcorn-time-offers-ransomware-victims-reward-for-spreading-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Popcorn Time offre aux victimes d'un ransomware une r\u00e9compense pour avoir propag\u00e9 le virus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Par Mike Cobb, directeur de l'ing\u00e9nierie<\/em>
\nAs if the ransomware extortionists haven\u2019t done enough damage already, today we are seeing a scheme in which victims are encouraged to infect their friends\u2019 computers instead of paying the ransom.<\/span>
\nThe new ransomware virus, known as Popcorn Time, offers the infected user the option of spreading the virus to two other users instead of ponying up the ransom money. If the two \u201crecruits\u201d pay the ransom, the referring victim gets his data back for free\u2014at least that\u2019s the theory.<\/span>
\nIn a report from <\/span>C\u00e2bl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a>, this variant of the ransomware virus may start deleting files if the wrong decryption key information is entered four times.<\/span>
\nOnce installed, the virus searches out and encrypts common types of files found in the default sections of Windows computers\u2014My Documents, My Pictures, Desktop and My Music. The files can only be opened if the user (or the user\u2019s two unsuspecting friends) pays a Bitcoin ransom demand to receive the decryption codes.<\/span>
\nIt\u2019s just an unfortunate coincidence that this newly configured virus\u2014which is still under development by the hackers\u2014shares the same name as the bonafide Popcorn Time application used to stream movie content.<\/span>
\nIf you have a ransomware issue, please contact DriveSavers at 800-440-1904. We may be able to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Prevent Ransomware<\/h2>\n

Mettre r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement \u00e0 jour les logiciels de s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/span><\/h3>\n

Les pirates informatiques ne cessent d'explorer les mesures de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 informatique pour trouver des faiblesses et d\u00e9velopper des moyens d'y p\u00e9n\u00e9trer. En r\u00e9action, les fabricants de logiciels de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 d\u00e9veloppent constamment des correctifs et des mises \u00e0 jour de logiciels pour \u00e9liminer les menaces au fur et \u00e0 mesure qu'elles sont d\u00e9couvertes. Si vous ne suivez pas les mises \u00e0 jour des logiciels et des syst\u00e8mes d'exploitation, ces faiblesses connues restent comme des portes ouvertes invitant les criminels \u00e0 p\u00e9n\u00e9trer dans votre ordinateur.<\/span>
\nIdentify what firewalls, anti-spam, antivirus, anti-malware and anti-spyware software you have installed and always install updates, as they are made available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Utiliser des mots de passe forts<\/span><\/h3>\n

Weak passwords are an easy way for someone to access your personal data. Use proper password techniques that are enforced for all user accounts, including those with remote access to your system. Here are some good tips to follow when creating passwords:<\/span><\/p>\n