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QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 10, 2013 -> 05:38 AM)
I've always wondered about that.

 

Also the 4.1 to 4.2 to 4.3 changes are not that big. I just went from 4.1 to 4.3, and the real most user-facing changes were changes to Sense and not so much related to 4.3

 

Right, and I don't use the sense interface so I don't care. I do like the settings moved into the notifications.

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So one my secretaries got this "Cryptolocker" virus on her computer last night. It took over my entire firms' network. It's an awesome virus that installs itself and then encrypts every file on the host computer (and any drive connected to that computer, including our 10 year old shared drive with every document we've created). In order to get the key to unencrypt the files, you gotta pay a ransom of $300 bucks to the hackers in a pre-paid debit card form. Getting rid of the virus does nothing as the files are still encrytped and unusable.

 

Gonna be a fun Friday getting this all figured out.

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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 11:09 AM)
So one my secretaries got this "Cryptolocker" virus on her computer last night. It took over my entire firms' network. It's an awesome virus that installs itself and then encrypts every file on the host computer (and any drive connected to that computer, including our 10 year old shared drive with every document we've created). In order to get the key to unencrypt the files, you gotta pay a ransom of $300 bucks to the hackers in a pre-paid debit card form. Getting rid of the virus does nothing as the files are still encrytped and unusable.

 

Gonna be a fun Friday getting this all figured out.

 

Good luck with that...

 

And that is an awesome virus...for the guys who wrote it.

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We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself.

 

We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome.

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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 10:14 AM)
We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself.

 

We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome.

Do they promise not to do it again?

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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 12:14 PM)
We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself.

 

We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome.

 

Your IT guy is right, it is easier/cheaper, however, your IT guy is also at fault, and should be fired for allowing this to happen in the first place.

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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:22 PM)
I blame my moronic secretary for opening up a questionable email more than our contracted, out-of-office IT person.

Your contracted, out-of-office IT person should have sufficient security in place to prevent an email attachment from encrypting your entire network.

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I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big:

 

Apps = ~4GB

 

Music = ~814MB

 

Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB

 

Downloads = ~50mb

 

Other = ~8GB

 

What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space.

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QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:53 PM)
I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big:

 

Apps = ~4GB

 

Music = ~814MB

 

Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB

 

Downloads = ~50mb

 

Other = ~8GB

 

What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space.

 

Probably app data for your games, if you have any.

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QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 12:53 PM)
I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big:

 

Apps = ~4GB

 

Music = ~814MB

 

Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB

 

Downloads = ~50mb

 

Other = ~8GB

 

What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space.

 

Nandroid backup?

Titanium backups?

OS footprint?

 

Not sure.

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QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:23 PM)
Your contracted, out-of-office IT person should have sufficient security in place to prevent an email attachment from encrypting your entire network.

Yeah, that thing should have been shut down before it hit her email box.

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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 03:06 PM)
Nandroid backup?

Titanium backups?

OS footprint?

 

Not sure.

 

OS doesn't take 8 GB.

 

I wasn't sure if he was rooted or not, but if he was, then the Nandroid backup would make a lot of sense (but that's a lot of them).

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