You already know how ransomware works. Malware gets loaded on to a computer, and quietly encrypts everything of use. When it’s done, you see a message displayed on your screen demanding payment in Bitcoins, and you’re told that if you don’t pay up, you’ll never get your data back.
Article Link: http://www.viruss.eu/security-news/new-free-software-promises-to-help-smbs-fight-off-ransomware/