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Software piracy: Types, risks, and how to stay safe - Norton

In the world of cybercrime, a "Winlocker" is a type of Trojan that locks your entire computer and demands a ransom to restore access. These often masquerade as "free" software downloads on untrustworthy sites. Popular Legitimate Options

Legitimate software like WinLock or MyWinLocker is designed to restrict access to your PC. Parents use it to limit screen time, and businesses use it for "Kiosk Mode" to lock down public computers so users can't mess with system settings.

The term "WinLocker" is used for two completely opposite types of software: