New virus called Ransom ware on the rounds

[bootneck02]

Just a warning there is a new virus on the rounds, see this link:- http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/what-ransomware-and-how-deal-it.htm

 

[alow]

And juuuust to be on the safe side.... how safe would you say that link is to click on?

(not a distrust thing, just, ya know. Say you had the virus, and it happened to post the link here for you... and... you know...)

 

[crazylegs]

And juuuust to be on the safe side.... how safe would you say that link is to click on?

(not a distrust thing, just, ya know. Say you had the virus, and it happened to post the link here for you... and... you know...)

 

[muckshifter]

That type of "malware" isn't new, it's over 10 years old now. People are still being caught.

Well worth being reminded to be on guard.

Sysinternals are second to none in their field of expertise. A well respected independent company that MS seen fit to purchase. Sometimes MS get it very right.

 

[bootneck02]

Hi alow the site is Gizmo.com which is virus free site and is a reputable organization. I has many reviews of free software etc.