Possible help for ransomware

Folks, this article discusses ransomware, and provides links to a ‘toolkit’ that may help you if you have been hit with an infection, and your files are now ‘locked’ by encryption. I have not tried any of this myself, and cannot comment one way or the other, except to say my advice is to seek professional help; but if you want to try D-I-Y decryption, well, then, here you go. Use at your own risk.

Article: Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

“There is no need to tell victims of digital extortion how successful it is. What is needed is a way to help victims respond to the ransom demands.” Read more..

And here is the toolkit’s Information page. It is vital that you thoroughly read it before using the toolkit. Ransomware Response Kit Overview.
Once you’ve read and understood the page, click the “Downloads” in the navigation pane. Be sure to read the “Readme” file before trying any tool.

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Tuesday tidbits (on a Weds)

Folks, I found time to post a couple of items for your consideration:

An older, easier to spot skimmer.

* The Evolution of ATM Skimmers

“In a little over a decade, ATM skimmers have gone from urban myth to a wildly complex, ever-evolving suite of technologies that has the potential to be the worst nightmare of anyone with a bank account. Here’s a look at how quickly skimmers have evolved—and why they’re increasingly impossible to spot.” Read more..

* CryptoWall surpasses CryptoLocker in infection rates

“According to the threat analysis, CryptoWall is “the largest and most destructive ransomware threat on the Internet” and is expected to “continue growing.” But Jarvis expects “to see ransomware that ‘destroys files’ become the new normal.” In fact, the most of the major ransomware families, such as Reveton and Urausy, “are evolving into more sophisticated threats in parallel with those like CryptoWall and CryptoLocker.“” Read more..

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Find a way to make someone’s day today.
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News from the security (encryption) frontlines..

Some important (time sensitive) items for you today.

* TrueCrypt Shut Down; What to Use Now to Encrypt Your Data

“If you use TrueCrypt to encrypt your data, you need to switch to a different encryption software to protect your files, and even whole hard drives.” Read more..

* How To Remove CryptoLocker Ransomware And Protect Against GameOver Zeus While The Botnet Is Temporarily Down

“Find out how to scan for and remove the Cryptolocker ransomware malware now, while the Gameover Zeus botnet has temporarily gone down.” Read more..

[Related: CryptoLocker Ransomware Information Guide and FAQ This is kinda important, as there really is no happy solution for Cryptolocker.]

* Some Antivirus Tools Wildly Effective Against Zero-Day Malware

“Detecting zero-day threats, meaning malware or malware variants that have never been seen before, is extremely difficult. New tests reveal which antivirus products perform best against these threats.” Read more..

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Make yours great ones. Ones to be proud of.
And please, never forget – one person can make a difference.
Find a way to make someone’s day today.
(Best advice I ever heard? Don’t sweat the small stuff.)