Victim Location 70510
Type of a scam Other
Computer hacked. Ransomware RSA-2048 using Cryptowall was used to encrypt my documents folder. I was told that I could get more information on RSA-2048 at web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSA (Cryptosystem) I was directed to download and install tor-browser: http://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en I was told that after a successful installation, run the browser and wait for initialization. Type in the address bar
3wzn5p2yiymh7akj.onion/2veeek Then follow instructions on the site. I did not respond to any directions or demands.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation has been contacted and form filed.
IC3 Complaint Referral Form has been filed with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.