You are probably on this page, because you came across a really disturbing message on your screen that said something about your files being encrypted, or you no longer having access to them – something along those lines. It probably also requested that you pay a certain amount for access to be granted again. To you. For your own files. Your own property. Talk about outrageous, huh?
If all of this sounds overly familiar, then you have been infected by one of the nastiest pieces of malware known as DMA Locker 3.0 , which is a type of ransomware. You can surely guess that the name is derived from the fact that a ransom is actually demanded in return for being able to use your computer as normal. Unfortunately, these types of viruses are extremely widespread and have been experiencing exponential growth over the past several years. Initially only present in Russia back in the nineties, ransomware is today a worldwide issue, spanning across every virtual inch of the globe. We have put together the below guide to help you remove the virus and deal with the encrypted files you may have, because removal alone will not solve the whole problem.
