New malware (ransomware) locks your computer claiming you violated the law under SOPA, asks for $200 if you want your files back

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks your computers, encrypts your files, etc. to prevent you from accessing your data and asks for money if you want to regain access. In other words, your data is held ransom, hence the name ransomware.

A new ransomware is floating around the …