A nasty new strain of malware, CryptoLocker, is circulating on the Internet. The dangerous, malicious computer software encrypts your personal data files (word, PowerPoint, pictures, music, videos, etc.), rendering them useless and inaccessible.
The only recovery option has been to pay a fee or ransom for a key to unencrypt the files and return the machine to full functionality.
Information Services at Washington State University emphasizes that this malware is not known to have infected any university resources. This announcement is designed to help avoid potential infection(s).
For more information please visit this WSU News article.
