kburra Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 This is similar to how CryptoLocker's encryption scheme is implemented, but PowerLocker goes even further. Once the encryption stage is done, it disables the Windows and Escape keys and prevents a number of other useful utilities like taskmgr.exe, regedit.exe, cmd.exe, explorer.exe and msconfig.exe from being used. - See more at: http://akamai.infoworld.com/d/security/cybercrooks-developing-dangerous-new-file-encrypting-ransomware-researchers-warn-233594?source=rss_security#sthash.Ex6fdmFo.dpufThe new threat from PowerLocker might be even more difficult to remove than CryptoLocker, which plagued users in recent months - Link to post Share on other sites
nigsy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Scary stuff. Not saying Linux is 100% safe...but i'm glad I jumped the windows ship last year! Link to post Share on other sites
kburra Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yep NO WINDOWS then OK.What computers are at risk?All computers using Windows XP 2, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1. This includes any Apple or Linux based computers running Windows in a virtual environment like Bootcamp, Parallels or VMWare. Link to post Share on other sites
Tomk_ Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Looks like a new "version" is coming: http://threatpost.com/prisonlocker-ransomware-emerges-from-criminal-forums/103443 Link to post Share on other sites
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