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.
Computer virus called Wannacry
StanR
16 May 2017 03:27:20
337
Bob K
16 May 2017 11:22:00
7675
It seems to be world wide and growing
Bob K
planner
16 May 2017 14:21:53
16621
No reports of it here at all.
StanR
17 May 2017 00:39:09
337
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
17 May 2017 14:18:52
1
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
18 May 2017 11:50:04
7675
This may be one reason to back up your computer and files on a regular basis.
Bob K
planner
18 May 2017 13:17:18
16621
Just another reason to have offsite backup. I use dropbox!
ReyP
20 May 2017 16:58:14
5509
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.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in Dominican Republic
Phones, internet, mail, and television in the Dominican Republic
If you are moving to the Dominican Republic, like anywhere else in the world, you will most probably want Internet ...
Useful contact information in the Dominican Republic
Find in this article some useful contact information which will probably help during your relocation to the ...
Working in the Dominican Republic
If you are looking for a job in the Dominican Republic (DR), here are some tips and suggestions. Job hunting can ...
The healthcare system in the Dominican Republic
If you are moving to the Dominican Republic, one of your primary concerns is likely to be the healthcare system ...
Dating in the Dominican Republic
Just like anywhere else in the world, people in the Dominican Republic want to find love, their significant other ...
Driving in the Dominican Republic
What is driving like in the Dominican Republic and how do you obtain a driving licence? Find out all about it in ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"