Ransom:Win64/Mallox is a type of malware that belongs to the ransomware category. This malware infects computers by typically being downloaded and executed by users unknowingly through malicious email attachments, infected websites, or software downloads. Once installed, Ransom:Win64/Mallox encrypts the files on the infected computer and demands a ransom payment in exchange for decrypting the files. Victims are usually instructed to pay the ransom in a form of cryptocurrency to receive the decryption key. It is important to regularly update antivirus software and be cautious when clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources to prevent infection by Ransom:Win64/Mallox and other types of ransomware.