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    Ransom Ware

    A few days ago my system was attached from this site by a ransomware bug tied to a pic file. Noticed a number of "attachments" recently. I'm not a computer jockey so this cost a bunch of bucks to clean off.

    Thought you should know. Seems some posters don't have the best intentions. Ya think!

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    Re: Ransom Ware

    Do you remember what picture or host was used?
    Most of the hosts use pop ups, but if there's a nasty one doing the rounds, we can ban it.

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    Re: Ransom Ware

    I don't remember the picture but I believe it was in the "Celebrities" setion, a recent addition about a week ago.

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    Re: Ransom Ware

    Ransomeware is pretty frightening, mine came with lots of Police badges and looked very official.
    It even had a picture of me at my computer. Yes it can take over your webcam.
    Don't panic even tho' it locks your computer.
    Go to the Windows Defender site here:-http://www.microsoft.com/security/re...re-whatis.aspx
    Download Windows Defender Offline here :-http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...fender-offline
    Put it on a CD Disc.
    If you are bitten by ransomeware shut down your computer.
    Reboot_BUT_keep hitting F8 while rebooting and tell it to reboot from disc.
    Usually Windows Defender will kill this bug.
    So download Defender NOW, just in case.

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