Computer virus called Wannacry

StanR Serial expat

Member since 09 September 2015

StanRSerial expat16 May 2017 01:27:20

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You may have heard already but a new and very dangerous PC virus is going around. It is refered to ransomeware. It encripts data on computers and renders that data inaccessible until a ransom is paid.

If you get a pop up demanding a ransome then you have likely been infected. Shut down your PC and seek help.

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Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member16 May 2017 09:22:00

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It seems to be world wide and growing

Bob K

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert16 May 2017 12:21:53

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No reports of it here at all.

StanR Serial expat

Member since 09 September 2015

StanRSerial expat16 May 2017 22:39:09

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If you go on wikipedia it shows a world map of infections, DR seems to be clear and it only effects Windows older versions. If you are using Windows 10 and it is up to date, you should be safe.

Mediller Member

Member since 17 May 2017

MedillerMember17 May 2017 12:18:52

If your computer is infected with this virus, don't pay the ransom - many people who have paid Bitcoins don't receive the decryptor. All top security companies are currently working to develop a decryption solution

Bob K VIP Member

Member since 25 June 2007

Bob KVIP Member18 May 2017 09:50:04

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This may be one reason to back up your computer and files on a regular basis.

Bob K

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert18 May 2017 11:17:18

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Just another reason to have offsite backup. I use dropbox!

ReyP ViP

Member since 09 May 2015

ReyPViP20 May 2017 14:58:14

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I use a Mac so also safe for now. However I am religious about doing backup hourly since it is supported on the Mac and if you have a big enough backup disk (mine is 4 terabytes), you can have years of backup.

If you get hit, wipe the computer install the operating system again, including any patches you may be missing and restore from your backup from a date before you got the malware.