It could be so much worse...

[WebJoel]

http://blogs.computerworld.com/ransomware_malware_armageddon_approaches

pretty scary stuff this...:(

[Fang]

Time for a backup. Then I'm off to get a U3 stick for all the important stuff.

[Wej]

Damn...that would suck.

It is still smart to make backups, but if the thing gets put into circulation, there will be ways to prevent it. The Anti-Virus companies, or the likes, will find out how to stop them before they get into your PC.

If you ask me, they are not much more of a threat, then some of the other bad viruses out there. Of course, if you get one, then they are worse then the others, but prevention will be the key to save your PC, in my opinion.

[LeeU]

Ahhhh, Linux ......

Interesting how intelligent and advanced we think we are and yet a good part of the world depends on a very poorly made computer operating system to keep it runnning.

[Sunny G]

This is a disturbing thought.

'Course, you can still use Windows. But with some common sense, catastrophes can be avoided.

What prompted the writer to talk about this? These viruses are not new.
I think he was desperate for material.