BillH99999 Posted August 16, 2017 ID:1154198 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I am using the latest MB Premium and Norton Security, but I've been infected with something which appears to be a ransomware. I can see new hidden folders being created with garbage named files in them. I am not sure if they were my files and folders being renamed or not. I turned off my computer because I really didn't know what to do. Now I'm afraid to turn it back on. I have disconnected it from my router. Since it is off I can't get the logs that are requested in the posting of instructions. What do I need to do now. Why didn't MB stop this from happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH99999 Posted August 16, 2017 Author ID:1154265 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Looks like I jumped to an erroneous conclusion. I don't think I am actually infected. The files and folders I am seeing were installed by CyberReason RansomFree as bait files. These are normal and the modified dates on them can change for different reasons including installing updates of the program which I did yesterday. Sorry for the alarm. You can go ahead and close this topic. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted August 16, 2017 ID:1154288 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi BillH Glad to know that it was a false alarm! If you ever get infected for real, feel free to create a new thread here and we'll assist you as soon as possible. Stay safe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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