How Crypto Locker is Holding User Data Hostage. The New “Ransomware” Infecting Users World Wide.

Have you received attachments through e-mail from sources you do not know? You may have been a target of the latest computer virus epidemic. ...

Have you received attachments through e-mail from sources you do not know? You may have been a target of the latest computer virus epidemic.

At the moment, there is no way to reverse the effects of an infection from Crypto Locker. The key is to be aware of what you are downloading, whether from e-mail or the web, and verify the source of the information. When in doubt, opt out…of a download.

At Scale, we plan for the worse case scenario. We offer disaster recovery services to ensure that, should your network become the victim of an attack by viruses like Crypto Locker, you can resume operations quickly and efficiently. If your business does not have a recovery plan in place, Get in touch with a management consultant at Scale to learn more about our managed IT services.

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