Ransomware

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Hello from Australia. I have used and enjoyed AVAST for some time and I can even remember when the interface was ‘skinable’.

I don’t know if its happening elsewhere but some businesses and individuals in Aust are having trouble with ransomware. This “virus” encrypts computer data and some people are being forced to hand over $1000’s to have that data released by the virus owners. It gets in via infected email attachments and various other means I suspect.

I am wondering if AVAST can detect these ransomware viruses and if not; what other protections can be put in place in parallel with the AVAST system to detect these types of infections?

Your advice is welcome and appreciated.

Tony

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Hello mate! This may be some help to you. https://blog.avast.com/2013/10/24/what-to-do-if-your-computer-is-attacked-by-ransomware/

It tells you in a video and instructions of what to do if your computer is infected with ransomware.

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I am wondering if AVAST can detect these ransomware viruses and if not; what other protections can be put in place in parallel with the AVAST system to detect these types of infections?
Yes it can, the problem is that the bad guys release new undetected versions evry week
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Thanks for the feedback. Its good to know that AVAST can detect these viruses and hopefully stay ahead of the bad guys.

Regards

Tony

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The problem is that the detection is only as good as the latest version that they have detected

CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/CryptoPrevent.JPG

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G’day howardt67,

I strongly agree with essexboy to add CryptoPrevent to your computer, and I used it as well see sig below :wink:

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CryptoPrevent is indespensible in the fight against Crypto-Ramsom infections.
This program focuses only on the Crypto Varients and only those.
I installed this software when the program first appeared and personally wouldn’t be without it.
If you put out a few $$ the premium version will update automatically immediately and continually with new data base when needed :slight_smile: