[QUOTE]Gamers are being targeted by a computer virus that stops them playing their favourite titles unless they pay a ransom.
On infected machines, the malicious program seeks out saved games and other files and encrypts them.
A key to unlock encrypted files is only supplied if victims pay at least $500 (£340) in Bitcoins.
The malware targets 40 separate games including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Minecraft and World of Tanks.[/QUOTE]
Didn't see this anywhere, sorry if it's late.
[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31869589[/url]
[url]http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1455628[/url]
[QUOTE=itisjuly;47325152]This is just a poor BBC rehash article. The ransomware virus is nothing new and has been taking files hostage for quite some time now. While saves are worth nothing, it can also encrypt documents and pictures and all sorts of shit and if there is no external backup, you're essentially fucked. Lesson is, backup your shit and don't keep your external devices plugged in 24/7 as it can encrypt stuff there too.[/QUOTE]
How can it encrypt World of Warcraft savegames? Would it be possible to just reinstall the game?
[QUOTE=Twistai;47327092]How can it encrypt World of Warcraft savegames? Would it be possible to just reinstall the game?[/QUOTE]It encrypts your profile so if you have some custom UI mods or some other stuff that's not backed up, it will be locked. Otherwise yes you can. This is a clickbait article.
Oh, a Cryptolocker variant. Yawn.
[QUOTE=wickedplayer494;47327111]Oh, a Cryptolocker variant. Yawn.[/QUOTE]
Apparently it "shares no code" but I agree with you
[QUOTE=itisjuly;47327096]It encrypts your profile so if you have some custom UI mods or some other stuff that's not backed up, it will be locked. Otherwise yes you can. This is a clickbait article.[/QUOTE]
Who would pay $500 to get back some UI mods?
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