Information Technology Services (ITS)

Locky Malicious Email Attachments Advisory

Published on: March 22, 2016

There has been circulation of malicious email attachments. Locky encrypts a user’s device with a new key and then seeks ransom to unlock it.

Here is an example of the malware‬:

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Members of UofT should never open attachments unless you are sure it is from a sender you know and if you are expecting the attachment. Other lines of defence against malware include keeping your antivirus program updated and backing up your files.

For a closer look at Locky ransomware, read: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3033886/locky-ransomware-which-infects-like-dridex-hits-the-unlucky.html