Norton 360

[ap123456]

time will tell?how will i know when a solution is found?

[Quads]

No one I know yet has run the file that installs it (yet) can't find one, but here is another thread http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic455347.html

If it turns out to be based on the later ACCDFISA versions or the GPcode(r) series next to no show, or with GPcode(r) No chance, it would take approx 35 to 40 years for a PC to brute force the encryption.

If another family all togeter or based on a earlier ACCDFISA variant ypu have a better chance.

That is why people should have a backup set of the likes of photos and other personal files.

Quads

[ap123456]

i really hope someone finds a solution. i will be waiting and checking this forum and the site you listed. i will make sure to keep all those files in the meantime. thank you. if you find out anything eventually, please let me know.

[peterweb Super Worm Eliminator]

Quads

The OP noted that a virus had been detected and removed. Does the removal cause the encryption to take place? ie if the virus had not been removed would the files still be intact ?

[James_Carr]

[Edit] After a little bit of research, it looks like someone has almost completely reversed the threat. I'll try to get ahold of him and see if I can work with him. Creating a public decryption tool for this threat would be a great.

[SendOfJive Norton Fighter]

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Quads wrote:

That is why people should have a backup set of the likes of photos and other personal files.

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I would just like to second this.  Stuff happens.  Malware, hard drive failures, power surges, fires, floods and Quads' favorite: earthquakes.  If the data on your PC is important, back it up and store the backups on media that is not connected to the PC.

[ap123456]

I will now always back up my data. I am also really excited about the recent positive message. I really hope the affects of the virus can be reversed. I will be checking back here for any updates. It seems like this particular virus is becoming common in May. I just told a friend and they said they had the same problem but they just gave up and deleted all of their encrypted files. Thank you to all the posters. I really appreciate it and am looking forward to your updates.

[peterweb Super Worm Eliminator]

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SendOfJive wrote:

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Quads wrote:

That is why people should have a backup set of the likes of photos and other personal files.

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I would just like to second this.  Stuff happens.  Malware, hard drive failures, power surges, fires, floods and Quads' favorite: earthquakes.  If the data on your PC is important, back it up and store the backups on media that is not connected to the PC.

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And it would help to be off site. Give an external drive with the backup to your parents or trusted friend. That way if there is a fire, the backup does not get destroyed with the originals.

Online backup can also be an option.

[Quads]

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peterweb wrote:

Quads

The OP noted that a virus had been detected and removed. Does the removal cause the encryption to take place? ie if the virus had not been removed would the files still be intact ?

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Basically as soon as you see the message like the screenshot I posted you files are then encryped seperately or inside an archive.

Quads

[peterweb Super Worm Eliminator]

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Quads wrote:

Basically as soon as you see the message like the screenshot I posted you files are then encryped seperately or inside an archive.

Quads

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Thanks for the clarification.