A NEW DISASTER IS UPON US
This computer infection is called "Cryptolocker" and if you are infected with this it will corrupt all of your files [.doc, .xls, .jpg, .pdf, etc.]
This type of infection is called "Ransomware" because you'll have to pay them $300 to get a key to restore your files and as of this post there is no cure. Cryptolocker can be removed, but your files are still corrupted. It usually comes via email "Your FedEx tracking number is attached", or "Here is the .PDF file you requested", or any number of subject lines.
Not only does it infect your computer, but if you have shared drives to a server or another PC, it will infect those files as well. At this point the best thing you can do is alert your employees of this threat, and if one should be infected immediately remove it from your network.
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