Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Its looking like I've got same problem Glenn - been ok until today.............I got locked outa my account too, been sending invoices & pics fine until today........ Now starting scan process too............. Queer queer queer needle-d1cked spamming ba$tards............... not happy, as I struggle with computers at the best of times!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Primo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fixed it, thanks to the great advice in here - cheers guys, big thumbs-up to ya!!! Norton found a bit of stuff, but didn't fix it, Malaware download, & then scan / delete threats fixed it. Took ages to do the scan though, but end result well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I used Malwarebytes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I did too mate, you just do better @ speeeling than me, particulary if theres bourbon flavoured Fanta involved at this end............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyItalian 11 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 A good reminder to have stuff backed up. My work laptop got hit by Cryptolocker a couple of weeks back. First thing I knew was the thing on screen telling me that my drive was now encrypted and they would unencrypt for a bitcoin or US$300. First time in 20 years of computing I've ever seen a 'real' destructive virus. I lost the whole lot. 99% of files were encrypted and locked. I don't remember opening an attachment but must have, some of those spams are damn good (and very similar to genuine emails I get sent). You have to wonder, due to buy out by large US corporate they were transitioning servers. No spam filter (ie. 40+ spam a day), no anti-virus software on laptop (WTF?) and no backup system in place. Asking for it. Thankfully nothing completely irreplaceable, just a hassle. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I'm now buying this for 3 computers, 2 work & 1 home: http://www.novastor.com/en/software/windows-backup And two of these, because they will fit in my fireproof safe: http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=HDDHIT6100&name=Hitachi-1TB-2.5-Touro-Mobile-USB-3.0-External-HDD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I think Xtra has got a lot to answer for, in amongst it..............they were so keen to switch us all to the tie up with Yahoo when they did............ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
