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southtexas · 28 February 2015, 09:38 AM

Today my secretary was attempting to open a file and noticed it wouldn't open, and was replaced with "help decrypt.txt, .url, etc". She looked into every folder, and every file in every folder she looked at shows same.

It is crypto wall 3.0. It exports and encrypts your files, then gives you 7 days to pay $500 in Bitcoin to receive a key to unlock it.

Has anyone gotten this? If yes, did they pay AND get their files back? Apparently, this new version was first seen mid-Jan 2015. Any input is greatly appreciated.

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cop414 · 28 February 2015, 09:40 AM

Never heard of it Robby,,,?

jolimont · 28 February 2015, 09:41 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware

best of luck with that

hope you backed up your files

linesiders · 28 February 2015, 10:04 AM

Backup your files, daily, to encrypted image based backup located onsite and offsite. Look in to your local IT support providers, I highly recommend ShadowProtect combined with a Datto for desktops / small shops or an Alto/Siris for big shops.

You can wipe the computer and restore your files. 2 things happen with this, one is that they can get your files.

In order for this scam to work, they do give you the capability to get you files back - AFTER you pay but then you really cannot trust it - can you.

You also should run your email through a quality 3rd party scanning engine.

I had a previous version of this hit a client of mine over a year ago, I had just implemented a Siris device. Saved missions of dollars worth of data.

southtexas · 28 February 2015, 10:49 AM

John can you call me? I just PMd you my number.

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77T · 28 February 2015, 12:48 PM

Much luck with this and please let us know how it works out. If you have an "off line" backup of your data then you will only lose the applications when you wipe the machine clean and re-image it.

seand442 · 28 February 2015, 01:12 PM

Good luck. I haven't heard of a good ending from ransom ware. Here is where a police department actually payed the ransom.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...omware-scheme/

28 February 2015, 09:38 AM	#1
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	Crypto Wall 3.0 Today my secretary was attempting to open a file and noticed it wouldn't open, and was replaced with "help decrypt.txt, .url, etc". She looked into every folder, and every file in every folder she looked at shows same. It is crypto wall 3.0. It exports and encrypts your files, then gives you 7 days to pay $500 in Bitcoin to receive a key to unlock it. Has anyone gotten this? If yes, did they pay AND get their files back? Apparently, this new version was first seen mid-Jan 2015. Any input is greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

28 February 2015, 09:40 AM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Never heard of it Robby,,,? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

28 February 2015, 10:04 AM	#4
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Backup your files, daily, to encrypted image based backup located onsite and offsite. Look in to your local IT support providers, I highly recommend ShadowProtect combined with a Datto for desktops / small shops or an Alto/Siris for big shops. You can wipe the computer and restore your files. 2 things happen with this, one is that they can get your files. In order for this scam to work, they do give you the capability to get you files back - AFTER you pay but then you really cannot trust it - can you. You also should run your email through a quality 3rd party scanning engine. I had a previous version of this hit a client of mine over a year ago, I had just implemented a Siris device. Saved missions of dollars worth of data. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

28 February 2015, 10:49 AM	#5
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	John can you call me? I just PMd you my number. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

28 February 2015, 12:48 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Much luck with this and please let us know how it works out. If you have an "off line" backup of your data then you will only lose the applications when you wipe the machine clean and re-image it. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 February 2015, 09:41 AM	#3
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware best of luck with that hope you backed up your files

28 February 2015, 01:12 PM	#7
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Good luck. I haven't heard of a good ending from ransom ware. Here is where a police department actually payed the ransom. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2...omware-scheme/ __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

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