Computer Attacked
On Jul 6, 1:38*pm, Yousuf Khan wrote:
On 06/07/2012 1:04 PM, Searcher7 wrote:
I was looking up a wrestler via Google image links when some malicious
software took over my system. (Which is why I'm writing this from the
library).
Now when my system is connected to the internet the only page that
will display is a mock FBI page attempting to extort money from me via
"Moneypack". And I'm unable to get to my desktop, right click, or even
use my keyboard keys outside of numbers and letters.
I have AVG for all the good that did, and would appreciate advice on
how to correct my problem.
Can someone recommend a free anti-Malware app I can download onto my
flash drive at the library and install on my home pc?
I'm not sure I can do this, but just in case does anyone have the step-
by-step instructions for system restore? (I have WIndows XP).
Thanks.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
Yes, this is a new piece of malware that's been getting a lot of
attention lately. The malware will usually have the name of various law
enforcement agencies throughout the world attached to it, like the FBI,
RCMP, etc.
Metropolitan Police malware warning issued – beware the ransomware
attack! | Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/02/13/metropolitan-police-malwar...
Best thing is to simply keep your anti-virus uptodate. In the meantime,
you should run an anti-virus scan from an offline virus scanner. Most
antivirus software come in standalone versions that run outside of
Windows through a separate boot CD.
* * * * Yousuf Khan
I don't use anti-virus thing it's slow down the speed. I rather
reinstall OS again.
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