Windows 10: Ransomware..is this a real threat.

Discus and support Ransomware..is this a real threat. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi everyone, Yesterday I received three emails stating that I have been looking at dodgy sites and they have webcam footage of me....etc....they want... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by farrellart, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. FARRELLART
    farrellart Win User

    Ransomware..is this a real threat.


    Hi everyone,

    Yesterday I received three emails stating that I have been looking at dodgy sites and they have webcam footage of me....etc....they want £3,000 in bitcoin. OK I know this bit is a scam because I don't look at dodgy sites or have a webcam.

    The weird thing is that the email was delivered to an old dormant email account where I cannot recieve or send emails, I just keep the old emails on file for reference and old receipts etc.

    The question is how did I get this email on an ISP that is no longer in use - could this be a virus/malware? it just got me thinking.

    Chris

    :)
     
    farrellart, Jul 2, 2019
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jul 2, 2019
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Jul 2, 2019
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  4. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User

    Ransomware..is this a real threat.

    How to get rid of a ransomware malicious virus

    Hi Jim,

    For more information about Ransomware, and on how to handle it, we suggest that you check the following articles:


    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Jul 2, 2019
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