Create a single file to protect yourself from the latest ransomware attack

[steve2470]

Last edited Wed Jun 28, 2017, 10:47 AM - Edit history (1)

http://www.zdnet.com/article/create-a-single-file-to-protect-yourself-from-latest-ransomware-attack/

QUOTE

In order to enable the preventative measure, an extensionless file called perfc needs to be created in the C:Windows folder and made read-only.

The first step is to enable Windows extensions. The C:\Windows folder should then be opened, and a separate tab should open the Notepad application. Create a file called perfc, press enter, and make sure there is no extension added. Now the file has been created, right-click the file and select Properties, and check "Read-only." Copy this file to the Windows folder.

You should now have the file in the correct place to display C:Windows\perfc.

Other researchers later confirmed the discovery, although some noted that creating a perfc.dat file as well is likely to help.

UNQUOTE

or go here for a thorough walk-through: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vaccine-not-killswitch-found-for-petya-notpetya-ransomware-outbreak/

[MuseRider]

1. OK, I am an absolute idiot here.

You can either do this manually (not my choice) or download the vaccine. My computer does not want me to add the fix. This is absolutely a safe site? I know nothing about it and am leary of everything anymore.

I hate to sound stupid but in this case I have to.

[steve2470]

2. yes absolutely safe site

The manual walkthrough is pretty easy, but come back if you need help

[MuseRider]

3. Thanks so much!

[SkyDaddy7]

6. Just to be safe...

If I running an updated Windows 10 OS then I'm safe, correct?

[steve2470]

7. yes you should be nt

[Jim Lane]

9. Thanks! I agree the manual walkthrough is easy.

Half the time when I try to follow a set of instructions like this I come to a passage that says "Now open the reversing frammistat application and enable Cowznofski settings" and none of this is explained. I usually just gape at it slackjawed, close the page, and hope I can get by without it. This walkthrough actually did walk me through it.

[SCantiGOP]

4. steve:

You're not posting this from Romania, are you?

Just kidding, thanks for the help.

[Orrex]

5. Neat-o!

[50 Shades Of Blue]

8. Thanks!