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Cryptolocker
If this splash screen shows up on your monitor,
you have a problem - unless you have a non-infected backup of the now-encrypted files.
Here are four articles (from Symantec, Avast!, Kaspersky and Malwarebytes) on Cryptolocker:
Cryptolocker Alert: Millions in the UK Targeted in Mass Spam Campaign
Can avast! protect me against CryptoLocker?
CryptoLocker is Bad News
Cryptolocker Ransomware: What You Need To Know
Obviously, prevention is the only answer. As to that, here are some resources (besides AV and AM software, such as the four above):
How to prevent Cryptolocker Ransomware to hit your PC
CryptoLocker Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ
Virus, Spyware, & Malware Removal Guides
Besides having "always on" AV and AM protection, there are two specific freeware software programs that offer some added protection against Cryptolocker and other ransomware threats:
HitmanPro's CryptoGuard
CryptoPrevent, for which the URL is scuppered by the SWC $hit filter. Cut and paste this "URL", and then change "$" to "s", in your web address line:
http://www.fooli$hit.com/vb6-projects/cryptoprevent/
This sort of thing makes one think about cybersecurity.
Regards
Mike
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