Beware Cryptolocker Ransomware -Protect your files now!

25/03/2015

Never open ANY attachment from ANY sender you don’t recognise. Protect yourself with responsible IT use.

Cryptolocker 'ransomware' is cirulating now and with crippling effects to your files if activated.  It has stumped many IT users and managers so we have outlined below what to look out for via a comprehensive datasheet: Please read 'How to protect your files from Cryptolocker ransomware'

Cryptolocker is ‘ransomware’ that presents itself as a spam email, software that pretends to be a required program to view online videos or via ‘exploit kits’ linking the user to a landing page on hacked websites. Once installed, Cryptolocker scans a computers local and network drives then encrypts over 50 different file types and demands a payment to de-crypt them.

“I have anti-virus, shouldn’t that stop Cryptolocker?”

Not all anti-virus or backup processes are stopping the Cryptolocker and if the files are opened it can cripple your company by encrypting networked files.  We can advise on the best way to safeguard your files on your PC and your company/school network.

For further details please visit our pages on IT Security for Business or IT Security for Schools and talk to us about putting in place a robust Backup process and firewall protection that won't let you down.

What do I do if I've activated it?

Unplug your PC/laptop from the network and shut it down. Then call our IT Support team immediately on: 01326 379 497, we're here to help.

Email: help@ncitech.co.uk for further advice or support needed.

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