uffbros Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Say I password protect my picture folder with winrar....Then one of the randsomeware hits me...would this affect the .rar file that I created and password protected... Or would it get encrypted as well? I back up all my files on external USB but just wondered how I would fare with my scenario I described. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 41 minutes ago, uffbros said: Say I password protect my picture folder with winrar....Then one of the randsomeware hits me...would this affect the .rar file that I created and password protected... Or would it get encrypted as well? I back up all my files on external USB but just wondered how I would fare with my scenario I described. Thanks i am not sure but think maynot work winrar will not work right with randsomeware on pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Putting files does not immunize them from ransomware... Backups and being vigilant on what goes in your system is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There isn't much room for weird scenarios. You either aren't infected or you need a backup of affected files or the decryption key if it exists to restore originals, otherwise it's data garbage until then. The creators don't want you to have any scenario options or ideas, they want your money with no other option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc71520 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 On 23/6/2016 at 3:25 PM, teodz1984 said: Backups and being vigilant on what goes in your system is better Spot on! Imaging and Sandboxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMountain Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 "Ransomware stops you from using your PC. It holds your PC or files for "ransom". This page describes what ransomware is and what it does, and provides advice on how to prevent and recover from ransomware infections. What does ransomware do? There are different types of ransomware. However, all of them will prevent you from using your PC normally, and they will all ask you to do something before you can use your PC. They can target any PC users, whether it’s a home computer, endpoints in an enterprise network, or servers used by a government agency or healthcare provider. Ransomware can: Prevent you from accessing Windows. Encrypt files so you can't use them. Stop certain apps from running (like your web browser). Ransomware will demand that you pay money (a “ransom”) to get access to your PC or files. We have also seen them make you complete surveys. There is no guarantee that paying the fine or doing what the ransomware tells you will give access to your PC or files again." Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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