On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 08:48:26AM -0700, Bob Blick wrote:
> However, encrypting all the files on your computer should take a
> some time, so if you're paying attention you can probably tell
> something is not right.

I've heard the rate of disk access and encryption load is scaled down
so one doesn't notice until the deed is done.  There's no rush.

> If you do as I do, alternate between two backup drives that are only
> plugged in while backing up, you'll at least only lose your current
> work.

Agreed, I do similar.  However, I worry if I would notice that if my
backups contained an infection like this.

Unrelated to the specific threat, but related to other threats: study
found that most people would gladly run malware if paid a cent, and
even more would run it if paid more.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/06/18/everyone_go_home_people_accept_one_=
cent_to_run_trojan/

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