KeRanger spreads through a infected version of the Transmission BitTorrent client for Mac.
Ransomware, one of the fastest-growing types of cyber threats, encrypts data on infected machines.
To verify, double-poke the process and choose the Open Files and Ports tab in the window that appears.
Users should select Quit -> Force Quit to stop the process.
The above process only works if you catch KeRanger before it executes.
Once it has executed itself, the ransomware will encrypt all your files with a strong encryption algorithm.
This algorithm cant be cracked.
The only way out is to erase your hardrive and restore backup from iCloud.
If you dont have backups, then currently your only option is to pay the ransomware fee.
The representative declined to provide other details.
Transmission has also removed the malicious version of its software from its website.
On Sunday it released a version that its website said automatically removes the ransomware from infected Macs.
source: www.techworm.net
