Cryptolocker. Encrypts your docs, and you pay to get them back. Here is an article, that explains in symple terms and helps to prevent this from happening.
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I wouldn't dare click on your link, frankly.
Wikipedia has an entry on this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker
Excerpt from the Wiki page:
"Although CryptoLocker itself is readily removed, files remain encrypted in a way which researchers have considered infeasible to break."
Wikipedia has an entry on this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker
Excerpt from the Wiki page:
"Although CryptoLocker itself is readily removed, files remain encrypted in a way which researchers have considered infeasible to break."
The sky is falling,shut off the computer!OMG
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/cryptolocker-ransomware-
Lots of good information there. That site has personally saved my butt a few times with malware and stuff..
Lots of good information there. That site has personally saved my butt a few times with malware and stuff..
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I heard these thieves were honest. LoL Once you pay the ransom they release your documents.
Originally Posted By: Tegger
I wouldn't dare click on your link, frankly.
The link is legit, it goes to the Kim Kommando page. There is good info there and a link to a legit free tool to help stop Crypto Locker from running on your computer.
I wouldn't dare click on your link, frankly.
The link is legit, it goes to the Kim Kommando page. There is good info there and a link to a legit free tool to help stop Crypto Locker from running on your computer.
An easy way to prevent it and others is to uncheck "Allow Remote Assistance to this computer" under "system properties", "remote" tab.
And another good tid-bit is to uninstall Java. Most people do not need it these days. It seems to have a constant stream of serious holes/flaws. You can always reinstall it if you find you absolutely need it.
And another good tid-bit is to uninstall Java. Most people do not need it these days. It seems to have a constant stream of serious holes/flaws. You can always reinstall it if you find you absolutely need it.
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Maybe you could ask the NSA for your unencrypted files back under freedom of information rules?
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