27.10.2016
Watch out for the Cryptolocker virus!
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We have received numerous reports of a dangerous crypto-virus currently circulating:
Emails are being sent from a certain transport company (Trondheim Transport BV, Ekingen Transport BV, etc.) asking you to reschedule a delivery appointment for your order. Please delete these emails immediately and do not click on any links within them.
What is a cryptolocker virus?
A crypto-virus or cryptolocker encrypts your files, making them inaccessible.
A certain amount of money is demanded to make the files accessible again.
Delete these types of emails immediately or contact us if you are unsure!
How to prevent your files from becoming unusable?
* Never open links or attachments in emails from companies you don't know
* Always be critical:
In this email, the company claims to have delivered a package during office hours. Why was the package not accepted by anyone?
Furthermore, if you do a quick search on Google, you'll see that, for example, ekingentransport.nl does not exist. The creators of such viruses are inventive and quickly change their names.
Some circulating names include: Ekingen Transport, transport company Hoffman, transport company Steehouwer, and transport company Buitink.
Furthermore, if you do a quick search on Google, you'll see that, for example, ekingentransport.nl does not exist. The creators of such viruses are inventive and quickly change their names.
Some circulating names include: Ekingen Transport, transport company Hoffman, transport company Steehouwer, and transport company Buitink.
* Ensure optimal IT security and a good backup of your data.
AppSys can help you improve security within your company!
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this.
