KillerZebra

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My roommate just got the most recent new virus out there. CryptoLocker.

It is actually called ransomware. And what it does is it encrypts these file extensions
3fr, accdb, ai, arw, bay, cdr, cer, cr2, crt, crw, dbf, dcr, der, dng, doc, docm, docx, dwg, dxf, dxg, eps, erf, indd, jpe, jpg, kdc, mdb, mdf, mef, mrw, nef, nrw, odb, odm, odp, ods, odt, orf, p12, p7b, p7c, pdd, pef, pem, pfx, ppt, pdf, pptm, pptx, psd, pst, ptx, r3d, raf, raw, rtf, rw2, rwl, srf, srw, wb2, wpd, wps, xlk, xls, xlsb, xlsm, xlsx

And stores the decryption key on their own personal server. They will not give you the key until you pay $300.

Removing the virus is easy, but I have not been able to decrypt the files. In fact, no one has been able to decrypt the files yet.

This virus is sent through emails. So, please do not open up any emails you do not recognize and don't download any attachments.

If anyone has had any luck getting their files decrypted i would like to know.
 

Drum

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if you get hit with cryptolocker you can kiss your stuff goodbye. at least, for now. I haven't seen anyone figure out a way to decrypt it.
 

Blade D_Hero

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And what it does is it encrypts these file extensions

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So basically you're totally screwed if you get this virus.
 

KillerZebra

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Ohh yeah once you get it you are fucked no doubt about it. I am trying to see if there are any other ways of getting those files back.
 

Meowcenary

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This is why you should keep your important stuff backed up online. There's so many file storing websites out there that let you store stuff for free and some let you increase the stroage amount by quite a bit just by doing simple things like downloading their program or referring friends.
 

Deadfront

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I have learned that anything I have no idea about I don't open...unmod taught me that lesson the hard way.
On a serious note is the only way they are spreading this is through email or is any other ways I need to look out for.
 

hXcjedders

Australian Skial God
This is why you should keep your important stuff backed up online. There's so many file storing websites out there that let you store stuff for free and some let you increase the stroage amount by quite a bit just by doing simple things like downloading their program or referring friends.

Cryptolocker vs. your furry porn stash.
 
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PsychoRealm

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If anyone has had any luck getting their files decrypted i would like to know.
If you find out how to crack 2048-bit RSA key you'll make a fortune. In two words the only two ways to get this issue resolved: restore files from offline/offsite backup or pay the ransom. Cracking 2048-bit RSA key is practically impossible.
 

Cowboy Crow

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Do you only get it though emails or links also that some random person can send you. (And you should not read random mail, or click random links to start with.)
 

bluehawk

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Easy way to decrypt it
First step: insert windows disk
Second step: reformat
Third step: reinstall
 
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