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"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
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> From: "FromTheRafters" <>
>
> | "fixfox" <> wrote in message
> |
> news:d1d77f21-d018-499d-a7e6-...
>
>
> | ...nowhere I read that it did damage on files, specially by
> encrypting
> | them (In this case, it would be called a virus).
>
> | ***
> | It would be called a virus if it replicated via infection. If it was
> a
> | virus, and also encrypted your files, it would be an instance of
> | cryptovirology *and* ransomware if it wanted payment for the
> decryption
> | key.
> | ***
>
> | [...]
>
> | The wicked system
> | did not tell me that I would have to store my certificate or else I
> | would surely have done it. I am a security fan.
>
> | ***
> | IIRC W2K's EFS, by default, assigns the administrator as a recovery
> | agent (sort of like a backup key). but gives no warning to the user
> | about the importance of key backup. Vista and beyond do *not* assign
> a
> | recovery agent by default, but do advise the user about key backup.
> | ***
>
> | [...]
>
>
> Trojans employong cryptovirology have yet to use EFS to encrypt users
> data for ransom. They use their own encryption engine.
>
> Example: GPCode

Yes, I was more opposed to her thinking that the amount of damage (or
encryption) is what makes the thing a virus. The rest contained good
search words for an understanding of virus+crypto+criminal activities.

"fixfox" <> wrote in message
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[...]

....way. At least, I don't waste time any more and have
saved a ten years' work and that makes me infinitely glad.
So long
Luise

***
Glad it all worked out, and you have yourself to thank for making the
backup image(s)

I don't suppose you will be forgetting to back up the key (certificate)
this time?
***

On 24 Mrz., 03:11, "FromTheRafters" <erra...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
> "fixfox" <mluise...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:2c72725f-7263-41be-bd3d-...
>
> [...]
>
> ...way. At least, I don't waste time any more and have
> saved a ten years' work and that makes me infinitely glad.
> So long
> Luise
>
> ***
> Glad it all worked out, and you have yourself to thank for making the
> backup image(s)
>
> I don't suppose you will be forgetting to back up the key (certificate)
> this time?
> ***

THE key??? You are kidding! My system found about 30 keys, and there
is never another user than myself! And there was never a warning. Did
I have to fuddle for new certificates every day? I am fed up with
this, you will certainly understand. This system creates certificates
whenever it is in the mood! I am just unchecking "encryption" on the
whole lot of own documents. My machine is rattling for all the
inheritances ... never again!

On 24 Mrz., 08:50, ~BD~ <.BoaterD...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
> fixfox wrote:
> > On 23 Mrz., 21:40, ~BD~<.BoaterD...@hotmail.co.uk> *wrote:
> >> fixfox wrote:
> >>> Hehe, thanks for the compliment.
>
> >> You are welcome!
>
> >> * *I am an artist but I work very much
>
> >>> with my computers and love them - they are my dearest slaves.
>
> >> Ah! Interesting. Do you have a website displaying your work?
>
> >>> My husband is software architect but he works very hard and always
> >>> shrugs when I have a "minor" problem with my PCs. Too much expert, you
> >>> know ...
>
> >> My wife rarely asks *me* anything nowadays! I expect your man has told
> >> you much - but you've not listened!!!
>
> >>> Fortunately, I am intelligent and communicative enough to get along independently!!!
>
> >> I'm *very* impressed! I'm sure you'll succeed in your task.
>
> >> --
> >> Dave
>
> > Hi Dave, just a little link for your nosy nose:
>
> >www.frafithe.de
>
> > You may have read it in my previous post, I am finished *
> > Full success, a whole army of files saved.
> > I go and drink champagne now and then have the first sound sleep for
> > days.
> > Luise
>
> Yes - fantastic news, Luise! Congratulations!
>
> I suppose success was inevitable considering that not only are you
> German, but a red-head and a teacher too! It has been good to meet you.
>
> Perhaps your next task should be to adjust your amazing website so that
> it may be read in the English language too! Regardless, thank you so
> much for sharing.
>
> May God Bless you, Mrs. Wulle!
>
> Dave

oh, teacher? That was long ago. Mrs. Wulle is right, haha. Many
children call me so.