Another recently released virus is on the scene and it has already effected a number of Computer West business clients.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-locky-ransomware-encrypts-local-files-and-unmapped-network-shares/.

Whilst it’s still imperative that users do not click on unknown links or attachments in emails or web browsers, it is also important to put restrictions on which users can access backed up data. The Locky ransomware threat can encrypt unmapped network shares, which means that any backed up data could be encrypted and inaccessible unless a ransom is paid.