Kolz virus is the name of a ransomware infection of a particular type. It aims to enter your computer and then encrypt the important files that you store in it. The virus is very careful to not encrypt Windows system files but at the same time, it changes Windows setting so that it can become an administrator.
Kolz virus is from the STOP family of ransomware infections. When it enters your computer its main idea is to use the AES encryption algorithm to change the structure of your files and then add the .kolz file extension. To get the files back and working, this ransomware asks you to pay somewhere between $500 to $1000 as a ransom. This ransom must be paid in Bitcoin. The criminals even offer to decrypt one file for free.
Although it may sound tempting to pay the Ransom and get the files back we strongly suggest that you not trust the cybercriminals and not pay any Ransom whatsoever. This is because we at SensorsTechForum.com have seen enough viruses of this family of infections to tell that sooner or later you'll be able to restore your files for free. All you have to do is remove the virus by using our recommended guides, and then check the extended guide article from time to time as we will update it as soon as a free decrypter is released by malware researchers.