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Security Protection - Harry Waldron (CS)

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Avoid Data Doctor 2010 Ransomware

Storm Please keep Windows and AV software updated as dangerous threats continue to circulate.  Ransomeware encrypts files on the PC and holds the user hostage until they pay a fee ($89 in this case).  Avoid any use of "Data Doctor 2010" and use a cleaning tool from a legitimate AV vendor instead if you become infected

Data Doctor 2010 will make you sick
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/data-doctor-2010-will-make-you-sick.html

QUOTE: new piece of  today, an encryption trojan. It encrypts the files on your hard drive very rapidly if you’re unfortunate enough to be victimized by it. It arrives through drive by downloads from malicious web sites. It’s also packaged with other malware. The victim receives a message that the system is shutting down due to "Unrecognized disk driver command. The system is then re-booted to safe mode and a message is displayed: "Windows has recovered from a serious error. Some files can be corrupted. Disk checking is strongly recommended."