Jabba 18389 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 It seems a rather nasty ransomware virus is making the rounds: CryptoLocker. You may or may not have heard about it. Do a search. It pays to do regular backups. http://couleetechlink.com/new2/cryptolocker-removal-how-to-remove-crypto-locker 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwertyaccount 15793 Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks - that's a new one! You are right about making regular backups. It is also important to make them on removable media and kept off site -- you can't infect, burn or steal a backup if it isn't in the drawer next to the computer. For your important files, burn them onto a DVD-R in "one time record" mode -- other than physically destroying the DVD, no one can infect or delete the files. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwertyaccount 15793 Report post Posted November 8, 2013 Cryptolocker: 5 Ways To Defend Against Ransomware Threats: http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/security/240163653/cryptolocker-5-ways-to-defend-against-ransomware-threats.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
