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DonHo-kieHi

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Anyone have experienced with Malware that locks your computer up for ransom


Slimeballs attacked my Mothers computer and she
called the number they gave. Fortunately realized it was scam and didn't
give info or money....but computer is locked up. Any way to
undo or is she screwed????

TIA

Posted: 02/12/2016 at 07:12AM



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