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  • 1.  Cryptolocker.G

    Posted Apr 16, 2015 03:33 PM

    Can you confirm to me that our Symantec definition correctly cover us against Cryptolocker.G



  • 2.  RE: Cryptolocker.G

    Posted Apr 16, 2015 04:16 PM

    Yes, it is. See the writeup on it here:

    http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2014-071611-5805-99

    You need to be running at least March 17, 2015 revision 001 to be covered.



  • 3.  RE: Cryptolocker.G

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Apr 20, 2015 02:19 AM

    Hello,

    Yes, Symantec definately cover us against Cryptolocker.G

    Trojan.Cryptolocker.G

    http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2014-071611-5805-99

    Trojan.Cryptolocker.G is a Trojan horse that encrypts files on the compromised computer and then prompts the user to purchase a password in order to decrypt them.

    Discovered: July 16, 2014
    Updated: August 1, 2014 1:03:21 PM
    Latest Daily Certified version March 17, 2015 revision 001
     
    Hope that helps!!


  • 4.  RE: Cryptolocker.G

    Posted Apr 20, 2015 07:54 AM

    Hi nikhilesh,

    New variants of these cryptolocking files are always being released into the wild.  This article contains very good advice on how to stay safe:

     

    Support Perspective: CTB-Locker and other forms of Crypto malware
    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/support-perspective-ctb-locker-and-other-forms-crypto-malware