When selecting which solutions, your business will need as a part of its information technology infrastructure, it helps to look to the future and your plans to advance and expand. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt to make sure that you and your needs are covered, just in case something were to go wrong. This is why it is important to be sure you know the answers to the following questions, especially when someone else is managing your IT solutions.
A few months ago, we mentioned that a ransomware called CryptoLocker was spreading at a dangerous rate due to the GameOver Zeus malware. The ransomware would lock down files on victims' computers until a fee was paid, but not anymore. Now, with the help of FireEye and Fox-IT, a solution has been created called DecryptCryptoLocker.
Note: DecryptCryptoLocker has been decomissioned by the developer and is no longer supported.
As we mentioned in a previous blog article, Cryptolocker is a Windows-based malware involved in data theft schemes. The ransomware digs through a user's PC until it finds something valuable that contains personal information. If it doesn't find anything, CryptoLocker locks down the files on the user's PC and demands payment for the decryption key.
By December of 2013, CryptoLocker was estimated to have infected 250,000 systems. Since then, the war on CryptoLocker has left it neutralized. However, there are still people all around the world who are feeling its effects, and they cannot access files on their computer because of it. In response, FireEye and Fox-IT have created a tool called DecryptCryptoLocker, which allows users to obtain a decryption key and use it to decrypt the malware.
Follow these steps to activate DecryptCryptoLocker and rid yourself of the malware for good:
So long as your antivirus has removed CryptoLocker from your PC, you should be free from the clutches of the ransomware.
When it comes to keeping your business safe from crippling malware and viruses, nothing beats the Unified Threat Management solution that Heart of Texas Network Consultants can provide you with. The UTM is a combination of powerful antivirus software, firewalls, spam protection, and web filtering. If you have been afflicted with CryptoLocker, we can help you remove it from your computer for good, and our services will prevent your network from being infected in the future.
For more information about our UTM solution or other services that we can equip your business with, contact Heart of Texas Network Consultants at (254) 848-7100 . This world is a dangerous place, so you want only the best for your business. Show hacker's who the boss is by partnering up with Heart of Texas Network Consultants - you'll be glad you did.
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