You may have read about the worldwide malware attack caused a ransomware virus. This virus was responsible for the near shutdown of the UK National Health Service, Fed Ex and other companies and systems worldwide. As a ransomware virus, it targets victims by demanding a ransom to get their computer files unlocked via a pop-up window.
AxiGuard Stops Ransomware Virus
Zero-Day Ransomware Targets Office 365 Users
A zero-day ransomware virus is currently targeting Microsoft Office 365 users. The virus arrives as an attached .ZIP or .DOTM file. Do not open the attachment as it will activate the virus which encrypts your data then demainds a $500 ransom.
The attachment may be a .DOTM or .ZIP file.
New Bart Ransomware Arrives in ZIP File
A new ransomware virus arrives as a ZIP file attached to email. The ZIP file has an javascript file which, when run, will encrypt files on your hard drive and network drives. The ZIP file attachment will has one of the following or similar names:
photo.