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A drive-by attack is a method where malware infects a system without user interaction, often through compromised websites or malicious ads. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover ransomware variants like GpCode that use drive-by techniques to encrypt files with AES 256 and RSA 1024, overwriting data to hinder recovery. These attacks target Windows PCs, exploiting vulnerabilities to deliver payloads silently. Users share experiences and mitigation strategies, emphasizing the importance of updates and security software to prevent such threats.
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    Windows 7 Ransomware Trojan is Back and Badder Than Ever

    Source: Ransomware Trojan is back and badder than ever ? The Register
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