Yesterday I a little box popped up asking for permission to allow an upload for the newest version of Adobe. Although I knew I didn't prompt for the update, I allowed it and accepted it. Within a minute or so, all hell broke loose. I have run several scans and cleaned a bunch of bad files out since, but the computer is still rendered useless and all of my files are encrypted and not readable. I'm so pizzed I made such a rookie mistake that I haven't written down the name of the virus but I will when I can get the machine to work. Be careful everyone.

I get those Adobe software update boxes pretty regularly and never had a problem.
If we dont allow it how would we update the software ??

install malwarebytes-pro in addition to your paid anti virus program such as trend micro, not 100% but damn close

These days no matter what - bank, update, etc., I see the prompt then erase/delete it and go directly to the official website myself to take action if needed. No problems so far with that method.

Same thing happened to me, I did a system restore to before the update and all is well now.

Always a good idea to make restore points every now and again.

Sounds like you have the Crypowall virus. Not good. It can erase your restore points as well, depending on the version of the virus. The only way I've seen people get their files back is pay the ransom of $500.

you are correct, it is cryptowall. Great

Why don't the feds go after hackers like this. It is costing business owners and individuals big $$$$ trying to deal with these problems. Having to pay a ransom to get your files back is bull$hit!

NO ! on the paying the ransom. Seek other alternatives first.

I got the FBI one - similar, but not the same - did ask for a ransom too of course - found software to get rid of it.

Man, it was a beatch, but with the use of a 2nd computer and Hitman pro (it is known for getting rid of FBI virus - not sureof the Crypowall ??? one) it kicked it's azz.

Man, azzholes in this world suk. Freakin thieves.