Ransomware

Ransomware is now the new type of virus that is attacking local computers. This new type of virus can show up on your computer if you do any of the following:

• Open an unsafe E-mail
• Download an unsafe file
• Open an unsafe website

This virus is shown as a pop-up on your computer and will not be able to be removed. It shows information saying something like this;

"Internet access is blocked due to violation of the license agreement schedules of uFast Download Manager

You must activate your copy

Get a registration code by sending an SMS with the following code fw0004199 to number 7122

In response you will receive an activation message.

Enter the activation message received from the SMS response ________"

This virus is becoming very common throughout computer systems and should be dealt with immediately. Here is a few simple steps to keep your computer safe:

• Backup your systems frequently
• Update software frequently
• Then simply keep your computer maintained.