[Cryptolocker and non-mapped network shares]

Thanks.  That was my bias.

[Cryptolocker and non-mapped network shares]

Thank you.  The other thing I am looking at is how the main computer is used to access the internet.  How well does UAC protect me?

 

I have refrained from setting up an account with limited access because so many programs (Quickbooks, etc) just about demand access to the internet.

[Cryptolocker and non-mapped network shares]

I understand that shares that are not mapped on a computer are not vulnerable to programs like cryptolocker.

 

I have a Server 2008 that is used only to store backups and files used across multiple computers.  It is setup to allow access from several computers on the network without authentification at each access.  It shows up under the file explorer network tree on Win 8.1 and Win 7; but not as a mapped network drive.  (Yes, I am not a professional IT guy).  It does not show up with the "net use" command either.

 

Are the files on the server currently vulnerable?  What IS the best practice to ensure those files are protected.  FWIW, I do save the server contents every 6 months or so onto a HDD.

 

Also, I back up certain folders from that server and my main computer to a Synology NAS which shows up as a mapped drive with the net use command.  The NAS does nto show up as a mpped drive in file explorer.  Is it vulnerable?

 

Thanks. 

[Tracking down "Successfully Blocked Site"]

AntiMal keeps reporting it has blocked an attempted connection with 89.28.22.42. How do I find (delete) the process that is doing this? TCPview shows nothing and this thing is going off around once per minute.

Ran full scans with this and SAS pro to no avail.

Thanks and regards,

Dewey