disk-encryptiing-cryptolocker-malware

[Nick]

These Guys need one behind the ear .

http://www.geek.com/apps/disk-encry...re-demands-300-to-decrypt-your-files-1570402/

Take a look at the following which describes how the thing works and what can be done (not much) to get your files back. Hint: It appears that you either have to pay the $100 or $300 (they are getting greedy) or wipe your machine and restore. Anti-Virus packages haven't yet figured out how to block it at run time. The good news is that there may be a way to block it but it may only work for the "Pro"/"Business"/"Ultimate" versions of WIndows - i.e. not "Home".

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/cryptolocker-ransomware-information

Link explains how to add it to XP Home.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/insta...editor-gpedit-msc-in-windows-xp-home-edition/



I would do my backups on cloud.

 

[Nick]

Just make sure guys you keep those external drives disconnected from your computer when done with backups.

If (God forbid) Cryptolocker strikes it'll encrypt your external drives as well.

 

[havasu]

So do you just recommend tossing the old computer and replacing it when this happens?

 

[Nick]

NO. You can toss your Salad if you want .

 

[havasu]

I leave the tossing for my girlfriend.