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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 6:15 pm
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NauticalWheeler
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Originally Posted by Landing Gear
My primary laptop was just hacked by ransomware. I am no sure if this is the kind I heard about recently on CNBC. I don't know if it has encrypted my files or is just blocking my computer.

The are demading $300 by MoneyPak or MoneyGram within 48 hours.

Any helpful advice will be appeciated. Please do not tel me I should have a Mac. That's not very hepful.

Note: I have and use regularly McAfee, Malwareytes (the free version) and SuperAntiSpyware (also the free version).
Just keep in mind if you miss the deadline, the price may go up to $4,000.

Have you tried contacting their customer service to see what your options are?

The encryption the hackers to secure your files is very difficult to defeat. Seriously, this is a business now.

http://www.today.com/money/cryptoloc...ims-2D11586019
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