How does Ransom32 affect us?

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Hi All,

Emsisoft  talking about the first Java ransom virus out there.
States that is run on Windows, Linux, OSx.

http://blog.emsisoft.com/2016/01/01/meet-ransom32-the-first-javascript-ransomware/

In their eMail, they state:

       As with all ransomware, Ransom32 will encrypt users’
       files, photos, documents and other data and demand a
       ransom payment in exchange for unlocking their data.
       Ransom32 is unique in that it uses JavaScript code,
       which makes it potentially portable for all operating
       systems. A Windows/Linux/Mac malware all in one would
       be a totally new league of ransomware threats!


Typically, Linux is pretty impervious to this kind of stuff,
mainly because viruses are coded and targeted at "THAT" operating
system.

Does this new wrinkle affect us?

Many thanks,
-T

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How does Ransom32 affect us? T <T@invalid.invalid> - 2016-03-06 18:26 -0800
  Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Tauno Voipio <tauno.voipio@notused.fi.invalid> - 2016-03-07 09:53 +0200
    Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? T <T@invalid.invalid> - 2016-03-07 00:15 -0800
      Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Tauno Voipio <tauno.voipio@notused.fi.invalid> - 2016-03-07 10:18 +0200
        Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Richard Kettlewell <rjk@greenend.org.uk> - 2016-03-07 10:24 +0000
          Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Jeroen Belleman <jeroen@nospam.please> - 2016-03-07 14:29 +0100
            Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2016-03-07 13:54 +0000
  Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Roger Blake <rogblake@iname.invalid> - 2016-03-07 13:14 +0000
  Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2016-03-07 14:31 +0000
  Re: How does Ransom32 affect us? "David H. Lipman" <dlipman~nospam~@verizon.net> - 2016-03-07 10:10 -0500

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