Comments on: How To Avoid Getting Tricked By Viruses That Want Your Money

By: Minos

Minos — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:48:11 +0000

Thank you for sharing nice info. I always have an installed security software to make sure that my system is protected.
I found another topic on this. Check it:
http://www.nicehints.com/how-to-protect-your-computer-against-viruses-malwares-trojan-worms-attack/

By: mrm528581

mrm528581 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:30:49 +0000

My desktop got infected and never would have known without reading this article.

By: Alex Livingstone

Alex Livingstone — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:47:12 +0000

It’s scary knowing how easy it is for some people to access others information but thankfully sites like these have guides to help us prevent it. Thank you.

By: Wicked

Wicked — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:36:51 +0000

There is also a malware virus in the Netherlands called KLPD virus. It works the same as in the UK and the USA. It wants you to pay within 24 hours ‘to avoid prosecution’.

By: Shakirah Faleh Lai

Shakirah Faleh Lai — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:29:45 +0000

Thank you for the info.

By: Matt Smith

Matt Smith — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:02:20 +0000

Here is my understanding.

There are long distance phone numbers and there are also “premium” text message numbers which cost extra to text. Some ransomware will direct you to contact these numbers, which then costs you a bunch a money without you being the wiser. Presumably the malware is commissioned by someone who receives the benefit of these charges.

There have also been documented cases of Android smartphone infections that constantly send texts to premium SMS numbers, racking up bills for the unfortunate victim.

By: Olga

Olga — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:38:49 +0000

Good and useful article. The reverse is that with every this-kind-of-article I become a little bit paranoiac… but that’s not really bad after all :)

By: Shakirah Faleh Lai

Shakirah Faleh Lai — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:54:05 +0000

I’d heard about the clever use of phone charge but don’t know how it works.

By: Dylan Brendan

Dylan Brendan — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:40:27 +0000

Great and informative article! helped much!

By: Gian Singh

Gian Singh — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:12:56 +0000

Never got one of these but now i know

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:30:24 +0000

Hi Matt,

Well worth reading! Here is a guide I wrote that provides simple instructions on how to remove ransomware: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/remove-ransomware/

I hope you find it helpful.

Brian