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New Malicious Virus With No Fix

A new virus, Crypto Locker, will get a hold of your files and lock them so you cannot use them until you pay them $300 - and it's not guaranteed that you will get your data back. Protect your computer and your data today!

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Due to recent events in the news we are send this email out to inform you of a new type of malware called Crypto Locker. In the past week there have been numerous attacks from this malware that have left people paying a ransom to have their files unlocked.

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The Crypto Locker is a type of malware that comes through email as spam and even FedEx or UPS notifications. Once an email is open the downloader opens and encrypts your files. From what has been seen flies such as pictures spreadsheets and other documents are completely locked.

There is a displayed message that demands a ransom of about $300. Please do not pay. There has been no guarantee that your files will be unlocked.

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There are solutions though, in case you do have this malware we are able to reload your computer but those files will be lost.

If this is something that concerns you, we do offer prevention for $55 with a 95% chance protection. To do this you must bring in the computer to the shop before it occurs.

The $55 charge with cover the installation of the prevention tools. IF you have any questions or concerns please call or email us as soon as possible. We are doing this to keep all you valued customers protected and up to par with the real cyber threats on the market.

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The staff of One Click Computers

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