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« on: August 30, 2015, 11:15:41 AM »
Hello from Australia.  I have used and enjoyed AVAST for some time and I can even  remember when the interface was 'skinable'.

I don't know if its happening elsewhere but some businesses and individuals in Aust are having trouble with ransomware. This "virus" encrypts computer data and some people are being forced to hand over $1000's to have that data released by the virus owners. It gets in via infected email attachments and various other means I suspect.

I am wondering if AVAST can detect these ransomware viruses and if not; what other protections can be put in place in parallel with the AVAST system to detect these types of infections?

Your advice is welcome and appreciated.

Tony

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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2015, 11:27:13 AM »
Hello mate! This may be some help to you. https://blog.avast.com/2013/10/24/what-to-do-if-your-computer-is-attacked-by-ransomware/

It tells you in a video and instructions of what to do if your computer is infected with ransomware.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2015, 11:29:33 AM by Staticguy »
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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2015, 11:31:23 AM »
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I am wondering if AVAST can detect these ransomware viruses and if not; what other protections can be put in place in parallel with the AVAST system to detect these types of infections?
Yes it can, the problem is that the bad guys release new undetected versions evry week

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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2015, 11:57:58 AM »
Thanks for the feedback. Its good to know that AVAST can detect these viruses and hopefully stay ahead of the bad guys.

Regards

Tony
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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2015, 12:47:20 PM »
The problem is that the detection is only as good as the latest version that they have detected


CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware


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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2015, 01:09:27 PM »
G'day howardt67,

I strongly agree with essexboy to add CryptoPrevent to your computer, and I used it as well see sig below ;)
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Re: Ransomware
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2015, 06:39:16 PM »
CryptoPrevent is indespensible in the fight against Crypto-Ramsom infections.
This program focuses only on the Crypto Varients and only those.
I installed this software when the program first appeared and personally wouldn't be without it.
If you put out a few $$ the premium version will update automatically immediately and continually with new data base when needed :)
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