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RansomWare virus

PostPosted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:47 am
by Varisanna
So have been getting a virus through gelbooru it seems that basically makes it seem like your computer has been locked by the government. The only way to unlock it being to pay a fee in a rather ridiculous manner that makes it clear its not legitimate (buying the greencard credit cards or whatever). Just thought I would put it up here though so people can know about it and not get tricked into paying.

Re: RansomWare virus

PostPosted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:14 am
by Infernis
Noscript and Adblock are requirements for surfing the net.

Also, if you don't have it, Spybot S&D is essential. It cleans your registry, organizes it, then takes a 'snapshot' of what it should look like.

Then, if anything, at all..ever..tries to change your registry, it'll throw you a warning and go 'hey, do you want this to be changed or not?'

With those three elements in play and active, you should be fine.