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
