Windows 10: encrypt malware

neilpercey · Nov 22, 2018

HOW DO I GET THIS MALWARE OFF MY COMPUTER ENCRYPT I HAVE TRIED MALWARE TO COMBAT IT BUT THAT HAS NOT WORKED

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Veeshush · Nov 22, 2018

CryptoLocker Ransomware - File-encrypting malware

According to reports from security firms, CryptoLocker is most often spread through booby-trapped email attachments, but the malware also can be deployed by hacked and malicious Web sites by exploiting outdated browser plugins.

The trouble with CryptoLocker is not so much in removing the malware — that process appears to be surprisingly trivial in most cases. The real bummer is that all of your important files — pictures, documents, movies, MP3s — will remain scrambled with virtually unbreakable encryption unless and until you pay the ransom demand, which can range from $100 to $300 (and payable only in Bitcoins).

File-encrypting malware is hardly new. This sort of diabolical threat has been around in various incarnations for years, but it seems to have intensified in recent months. For years, security experts have emphasized the importance of backing up one’s files as a hedge against disaster in the wake of a malware infestation. Unfortunately, if your backup drives are connected physically or via the local network to the PC that gets infected with CryptoLocker, your backups may also be encrypted as well.

Computers infected with CryptoLocker may initially show no outward signs of infection; this is because it often takes many hours for the malware to encrypt all of the files on the victim’s PC and attached or networked drives. When that process is complete, however, the malware will display a pop-up message similar to the one pictured above, complete with a countdown timer that gives victims a short window of time in which to decide whether to pay the ransom or lose access to the files forever.
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How To Avoid CryptoLocker Ransomware — Krebs on Security

Basically guys, the ransomware isn't that hard to remove, however, all your files are left encrypted.

There's also other links for more information and even a tool to help prevent infection in the link above.

Yashwanth Kotakuri · Nov 22, 2018

Device Encryption not avaiable

Hello Fraczek,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

We understand your concern in this regard.

Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?

What preventing you from doing this?

Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption and see if it help you.

Do refer the article
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide and check if it help you with the required information.

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.

Gerald Mal · Nov 22, 2018

Encryption

Hello Miriam,

For us to be able to isolate your concern why your devices page says it is not encrypted when you've turn on encryption, kindly answer these questions:

Does this happen before you encrypt the device?

Which Windows version currently running on your device?

What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

We will be waiting for update.

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