New Crypto-ransomware making the rounds

[Neelpos]

Gamers may be used to paying to unlock downloadable content in their favorite games, but a new crypto-ransomware variant aims to make gamers pay to unlock what they already own. Data files for more than 20 games can be affected by the threat, increasing what is already a large target for cybercriminals. Another file type that hasn’t been targeted before is iTunes related. But first, let’s have a look at the initial infection.

This crypto-ransomware variant has been getting distributed from a compromised web site that was redirecting the visitors to the Angler exploit kit by using a Flash clip. Bromium Labs notified the owner of the web site, but they haven’t responded. At the time of writing this blog, the website was still serving malware. The web site is based on WordPress and could have been compromised by any one of the numerous WP exploits. Additionally, the URL where the malicious Flash file is hosted keeps changing.

http://labs.bromium.com/2015/03/12/achi ... eo-gamers/

Basically don't click any links you don't recognize, especially through Steam. I mean you shouldn't do that anyways, but some of you need a reminder.
Your shit will get locked and they'll demand money for the key.

[scobywhru]

also don't run applications with admin rights and keep shadow copies of all your files.

[MrBlip]

Or just uninstall flash and never use websites that require it.

Seriously, why the fuck is flash still a thing. All its good for is providing some sort of back door for malware to fuck up your computer.

[Sanvich Hoovy]

Or just uninstall flash and never use websites that require it.

Seriously, why the fuck is flash still a thing. All its good for is providing some sort of back door for malware to fuck up your computer.

How else am i going to play bloons tower defense XII?

[Akronymus]

also don't run applications with admin rights and keep shadow copies of all your files.

Good idea. Uninstalling now.