Comments on: Local Police Warn About Computer Virus

By: My Computer Guy

My Computer Guy — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:49:35 +0000

We encountered this virus specifically the other day and its effects are devestating. This is absolutely not your typical virus and a simple boot into safe mode and system restore will not work. Up to date virus protection and frequent backups beyond that you need to contact a professional.

By: mic hall

mic hall — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:31:15 +0000

This is NOT a minor virus. This is NOT like other ransom ware. Those who have said so do not have experience with THIS virus.

Removing the virus does NOT to recover the files. Once they are encrypted they are GONE unless you can recover them from system restore or a backup.

The encryption is fast and before you see the ransom the encryption is finished. All files it attacks on the computer that are accessible to the current user will be encrypted.

Many types of files are encrypted including all types Microsoft Office files and most types of pictures,

Those with ANY version of window MUST keep their virus checker up to date and run frequent backup of files you find valuable.

Avoid opening ANY attachment on an email unless you are absolutely sure who it is from AND what is attached. If in question don’t open it.

By: mnon

mnon — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:05:41 +0000

To say Linux is virus free is not true… you can create a backdoor on any PC using trojan/virus programming. The virus’s that affect Windows is not like the ones that can affect Linux and the number of virus’s on Linux are greatly reduced compared to those for Windows.

I’ve used both OS’s for years without any major virus issue. You just have to know your OS and use common sense. If I had to remove one OS from the world for another I would choose Windows and keep using my Linux build. Its flexible and easy to write scripts to do what you want to do with it. Also the ability to use it as a more stable networking platform.

People disable, uninstall, or turn off their virus scans because they get annoyed with it. Well guess what, this is what happens when you get careless with your computer.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:12:19 +0000

Mike, chances are your files are still there. They have simply been hidden from view. Download a file called unhide.exe from bleepingcomputer.com. That should return your files to view. Get rid of the virus first, though.

By: Jerry A

Jerry A — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:24:51 +0000

Edward any one that owns a computer whether it operates on Windows or Linux that does not have an active, up to date antivirus and/or firewall is a total idiot.

By: Ben Thar

Ben Thar — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:52:18 +0000

GEEK FIGHT!!!

By: David

David — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:59:16 +0000

I would love to have the intelligence to be able to program so brilliantly, but I do not.

If I did, I would use it to get a legitimate job in the computer field that no doubt would pay very well. A good job with good pay and no breaking the law and no harming other people. What I would write could very well help people.

But no, these people squander their wonderful talents on malicious and damaging things.

I just don’t understand. What is wrong with these people? Why do they pervert a wonderful gift that the Lord has given them? Again, I just don’t understand.

By: MM

MM — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:38:05 +0000

The people who create these viruses ought to be shot.

By: Anti-Linux

Anti-Linux — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:11:50 +0000

Myth Busting: Is Linux Immune to Viruses?

https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/284124-myth-busting-is-linux-immune-to-viruses

By: Edward

Edward — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:34:29 +0000

People don’t listen to these windows people’s comments. They want you to stick with windows. That is how they make their living. They may even be using your computer to spread spam and such. With Linux you don’t have to buy any firewalls or antivirus programs. You can get them free but they are for checking windows files from windows computer to windows computer in a server situation or mixed network.