I got the FBI ransom virus from downloading an old game I used to play but apparently it was bought out by some sketchy people. I would say that's the users fault (me) for not checking if the game was still legit. This time I really have no idea where I got it from.
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Sigh... need help with computer again.
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I got the FBI ransom virus from downloading an old game I used to play but apparently it was bought out by some sketchy people. I would say that's the users fault (me) for not checking if the game was still legit. This time I really have no idea where I got it from.
Hi,
"Cryptolocker" is a real threat that started spreading about the middle of September, IIRC. It's a nasty bug and we've had a few cases of it here at work. It encrypted an entire department's shared drive and that resource had to be restored from backup. Your antivirus won't catch it because it's not a traditional "virus".
It will encrypt your personal data on the local computer, then start encrypting any mapped network drives or external USB drives connected to your computer, and hold them hostage until you pay the ransom. Most of the time the crooks will send you the decryption key but then they have your credit card information.
This type of threat usually comes disguised as a PDF or other harmless-looking file attached to an email. The file is actually an executable file (*.exe) and as soon as you click on it, it starts its dirty work.
For more information, start here:
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And continue here:
Cryptolocker Google search
This is the warning screen. You know you're infected.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
"Cryptolocker" is a real threat that started spreading about the middle of September, IIRC. It's a nasty bug and we've had a few cases of it here at work. It encrypted an entire department's shared drive and that resource had to be restored from backup. Your antivirus won't catch it because it's not a traditional "virus".
It will encrypt your personal data on the local computer, then start encrypting any mapped network drives or external USB drives connected to your computer, and hold them hostage until you pay the ransom. Most of the time the crooks will send you the decryption key but then they have your credit card information.
This type of threat usually comes disguised as a PDF or other harmless-looking file attached to an email. The file is actually an executable file (*.exe) and as soon as you click on it, it starts its dirty work.
For more information, start here:
Invalid Link Removed
Invalid Link Removed
And continue here:
Cryptolocker Google search
This is the warning screen. You know you're infected.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
"There are no patches to undo CryptoLocker and, as yet, there’s no clean-up tool — the only sure way to get your files back is to restore them from a backup."
I used both tdsskiller and malwarebytes and it seemed to clean it up. Weird. Then again I don't use .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pst, .dwg, .rtf, .dbf, .psd, .raw, and .pdf. so suck on that virus!
Edit: ^ Yep that's the exact red screen that popped up on my computer.
Sometimes, the best solution is to wipe the drive.
I'll support the suggestion of Linux, but bear in mind that it is VERY different from Windows (YMMV- I'm not a typical user).
I'll support the suggestion of Linux, but bear in mind that it is VERY different from Windows (YMMV- I'm not a typical user).
Hi,
It sounds like you got rid of the executable before it could do much damage. You're lucky.
We've had to wipe and reload those infected computers at work. Users don't like to call IT and tell them they've been infected until it's too late.
Let's be careful out there.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
It sounds like you got rid of the executable before it could do much damage. You're lucky.
We've had to wipe and reload those infected computers at work. Users don't like to call IT and tell them they've been infected until it's too late.
Let's be careful out there.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
