I think I’ve lost all my photos and videos for the last 18 years
What did you accomplish today?
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insomnia65
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Is it a scam?
Metasynth
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Singlemalt
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So there will be pics soon? Hot damn!
All my files have bizarre random extensions. When I rename them back to jpg or mov I still can’t see them.
Singlemalt
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Who are you supposed to pay? Post the name so we can investigate for possible solutions
My brother said it’s egregor ransomware and there’s no decryptor available
they want 93 bitcoin. I don’t want to post the link in case they're not bluffing about posting it online.
insomnia65
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You could always send that money to be, I'd do a much better job.
Singlemalt
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Have you checked that "gift" from your dogsitter as the possible source? Not saying he is a culprit, perhaps an unwitting agent.
check this:
https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/18966-egregor-ransomware
insomnia65
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I opened a word attachment from a friend last night. He didn’t send it to me. Looks like I’m screwed according to that link. My brother said pretty much the same thing
Lol 93 bitcoin is over a million dollars
Singlemalt
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Back ups? clean your computer first
insomnia65
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Without a doubt, I'd be very reluctant to put anything but new stuff once done as well, it would be fantastic to see were that shite first came from wouldn't it ah well.
Singlemalt
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From what I've read, they've hit some prominent big outfits besides little guys. Plus I doubt the original originators hit LG,likely 2nd or 3rd string malefactors. Regardless, I'm sure the big internet cops are sniffing them out
raratt
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DarkWeb
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I thought it was a joke at first.
