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Post by hanfonius on Jan 10, 2014 19:27:51 GMT
This is similar to how CryptoLocker's encryption scheme is implemented, but PowerLocker goes even further. Once the encryption stage is done, it disables the Windows and Escape keys and prevents a number of other useful utilities like taskmgr.exe, regedit.exe, cmd.exe, explorer.exe and msconfig.exe from being used. - See more at: akamai.infoworld.com/d/security/cybercrooks-developing-dangerous-new-file-encrypting-ransomware-researchers-warn-233594 The new threat from PowerLocker might be even more difficult to remove than CryptoLocker, which plagued users in recent months...you will need more than good luck if this gets you!! If you are thinking that you can avoid it by being a Linux user, think again. This nasty will get you on that as well. |
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Post by nob on Jan 10, 2014 20:21:50 GMT
Thanks for the heads up Hanf.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2014 20:45:51 GMT
Thanks also  |
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Post by Bob on Jan 10, 2014 20:54:26 GMT
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Post by Ratae on Jan 10, 2014 21:54:35 GMT
Hmmmmmm..... allegedly > could cause > reportedly intend > potentially > if completed !
Hanf.....forgive me, if for the moment, I don't lose too much sleep over this. But thanks for the heads up anyway!
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Post by hanfonius on Jan 11, 2014 5:56:40 GMT
The best solution is to do a complete systems back-up on an external drive. I am a hypocrite - I always tell my friends to do back-ups, but never seem to get around to doing it myself. I've read somewhere that Powerlocker is going to be aimed at P2P users. Sooner or later, I'll end up catching a dose. Probably a complete back-up is going to be a lot easier than trying to clean the crap out.  |
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Post by jal on Jan 11, 2014 10:11:42 GMT
Thanks from me also for the warning.
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Post by banjo on Jan 11, 2014 10:49:24 GMT
Assuming that you are clear when you back up, remember that you cannot reconnect the back up drive at any time (unless you are sure that you're not infected) to do an updated back up (nor an incremental one) let alone find some space for a few more jpegs. This creation automatically permeates any networked storage immediately upon connection. Well that's how I read it anyway.
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Post by jal on Jan 11, 2014 20:51:31 GMT
So what is the answer then to this problem, what do we need to do to protect our PC's incase or if we get infected.
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Post by petersmyth1 on Jan 11, 2014 21:51:12 GMT
So what is the answer then to this problem, what do we need to do to protect our PC's incase or if we get infected. JJ do like I do and give P2P sites a miss. |
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Post by jal on Jan 11, 2014 22:33:45 GMT
Sorry for seeming a bit dim Peter but which or what are P2P sites |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 22:40:02 GMT
Sorry for seeming a bit dim Peter but which or what are P2P sites Peer to Peer. |
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Post by jal on Jan 11, 2014 23:02:50 GMT
Thanks MM
I had no idea what they were until you said, so I've just looked it up.
And I never go on them sights, so should be OK
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Post by nob on Jan 11, 2014 23:21:14 GMT
All p2p files I get are scanned with mwb and avg, who knows who is sending torrent files over the internet.
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Post by petersmyth1 on Jan 12, 2014 0:16:12 GMT
All p2p files I get are scanned with mwb and avg, who knows who is sending torrent files over the internet. Begs the question nob why do you use p to p sites and what am I missing by staying legal? |
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