Newsletter Episode 1301

Contents: Fake tech support calls Is your PC running slow? Speed your computer without tools Share and comment Current scam to be aware of: Fake tech support calls Recently, a large number of people have told me they received a call from Microsoft Tech Support. They recounted the way this tech support proved their computer …

How to recover from the CryptoLocker virus

The CryptoLocker virus encrypts all your personal files and throws away the key.  Unless you pay a hefty ransom, your files will be lost forever. This type of virus is known as “ransom-ware” and it spreads via email attachments. The most unusual thing about this virus is that if you pay the ransom, the creeps …