Alert Priority High .... CryptoLocker ransomware

fuggsy — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:11:25 GMT

A very serious heads up for everyone..... make sure you have all your important files backed up and do it regularly as this new malware/ransomware is a real nasty and its on its way to a computer near you.......

Uni attack encrypted 230,000 files

Real estate agents, a Sydney council, a medical centre and the Queensland University of Technology have already been attacked.

Please read the full warning here http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/alerts/watch_out_for_cryptolocker_ransomware_sso_ale...

https://www.google.com.au/search?site&source=hp&q=CryptoLocker+ransomware&oq=CryptoLocker+ransomware...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-20/rising-tide-of-ransomware/5170422

Uni attack encrypted 230,000 files

Real estate agents, a Sydney council, a medical centre and the Queensland University of Technology have already been attacked

How is CryptoLocker spread?

The primary method by which CryptoLocker is spread is email. A wide variety of phishing emails have been associated with CryptoLocker, including fake tax refund notifications. These carry the malware as an attachment—often a .zip file.

CryptoLocker can, however, also be invisibly downloaded to your system if it has been previously infected by other malware. Computers can remain infected for long periods with this malware which displays no symptoms to the user, but which allow an attacker to remotely control your system. These computers are known as Zombies or Bots

Re: Alert Priority High .... CryptoLocker ransomware

bright.ton42 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 02:09:22 GMT

Yes it's a nasty one alright and hard to get rid of once the computer is infected. You just have to always be watchful.

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