From Tuesday to Friday, a virus suddenly broke out. Ordinary users were the first to be affected. Their computer documents, pictures, videos, and so on were all locked. A dialog box popped up, demanding payment of XX virtual currency, which was about two thousand yuan.
The infected user immediately activated anti-virus software, but it was useless. This virus was unexpectedly strong and could not be killed. The only way was to format the entire computer. However, that would mean that all the files and information would be destroyed.
Ordinary people were fine. There were no confidential or important documents on their computers. However, some business elites, white-collar and gold-collar workers from various industries, were troubled. Their computers usually stored more important business information and customer information.
At first, the virus did not cause much of an impact. It was only mentioned on some forums, Tieba, Weibo, and other social media platforms.
Not long after, the virus broke out. Part of the reason was that it was highly infectious. If infected users kept going online, it would spread to other computers. The most obvious case was the office network.
The virus changed its target from ordinary users to enterprises and institutions. Many institutions were stunned. They were infected with the virus out of nowhere. Moreover, anti-virus software was useless, causing huge losses.
The news online reported.
"Recently, a virus has swept the country. Enterprises and individual users are threatened by the ransomware virus. The ransomware virus originated from abroad and has swept the world, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, and other places. Currently, the ransomware virus in the country is expanding. According to the Internet Security Agency, this is the use of criminals … "
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"The ransomware virus that has swept the world continues. At least 150 countries have been attacked. A considerable number of enterprises and institutions have also been infected. According to an employee of XXX branch, the day before yesterday, all the computers in the unit were affected by the ransomware virus. In addition, many universities and networks in the country have been attacked by the ransomware virus. They can only be restored by paying the ransom. "
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"In the country, apart from the education network and campus network, the virus's range of influence is suspected to be gradually expanding. There are user feedback on Weibo. Oil gas stations, police stations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai have also been attacked by the virus, causing huge losses to major enterprises and institutions. The opinion of Internet security experts is that files encrypted by the virus are basically unrecoverable, regardless of whether the ransom is paid. Unless you have the key to the virus encryption, but that is basically impossible. "
School websites, corporate websites, telecommunications websites, and many other websites were affected by the ransomware virus.
Foreign countries had it the worst. The virus's influence had spread, and many foreign news had been dug up. It was said that more than 40 hospitals had been exposed to the ransomware virus, and even the National Cyber Security Bureau had been invaded by the virus.
It sounded scary and lofty.
Rumors spread like wildfire, and the ransomware virus became a hot topic among the people. Even individual users who weren't infected learned about it on the Internet. Recently, netizens' expressions changed when they talked about it.
"The company's network has been taken over by a ransomware virus. Two days off … Why do I feel so happy?"
"F * ck, my computer is infected. Everyone, please don't open any strange emails. Currently, it's all formatted. Luckily, there's nothing important on my computer."
"The campus network can't be used anymore. Damn it. They even hacked into the students' computers through the campus network. Several students in the dormitory have been infected."
"This virus reminds me of the Panda Burning Incense. It makes me shiver."
"It's true. Currently, there's nothing we can do about the virus. We can only swallow the bitter fruit. It's still fine for us. At most, we'll just be formatted. The hackers won't be able to get a single cent, and the enterprises will be finished. "
"The experts only know how to blabber, telling us to pay attention to safety. It's just that there's no way to kill the virus. "
In fact, the ransomware virus had been circulating overseas for a long time. It had only entered China recently. Many experts overseas were actively trying to crack the virus.
Not long after, someone overseas found a way to intercept the ransomware virus. In the era of information explosion, the news immediately spread to China.
"Foreign network engineers discover a way to intercept ransomware virus."
"The spread of ransomware virus has been curbed, and the virus is under control."
"There's always a higher mountain, the bane of the ransomware virus."
All the major media outlets wrote exciting news.
On Weibo, netizens were excited. "Someone overseas discovered a way to intercept the ransomware virus. That's great."
"But there's still no way to unlock a infected computer."
"No matter what, it's still a good thing. At least we don't have to worry about being poisoned in the future."
"In the field of Internet engineering, our country is still too young."
"F * ck, the bootlicker above."
"Although I don't want to admit it, it's the truth. There are too many overseas experts. Our country is lagging behind in many fields."
"There's still a long way to go."
But in just two days, the ransomware virus broke out again. This time, it was a variant. The previous method was no longer effective.
The ransomware virus came in full force again. More and more organizations were implicated. For example, a famous movie company with a children's theme and a famous IP movie company had their new movie stolen by the ransomware virus. The hackers demanded that they pay 10 million USD. Otherwise, the new movie would be broadcast to the audience for free.
This seemed to be … a benefit. For the first time in history, the pirated version was faster than the original version.
This incident shocked all the local film companies. They were afraid that the hackers' next target would be them. However, it was obvious that they were thinking too much. Chinese films were only good in their own country. That was if they did not encounter any foreign blockbusters. Bad scripts and actors with no acting skills were not good enough for the hackers to take a liking to.
Hollywood blockbusters were their targets.
"F * ck, the computer I just reformatted has been infected by a virus again."
"Is there an end to this? My 180 gigabytes of action movie. "
"We're not the worst. The unit next to mine has been extorted by a virus again. 233. I heard that the boss has paid, but it's useless. The ransomware virus is still not cured. In the past few days, we've lost hundreds of thousands. "
"This time, the target of the ransomware virus is a big company. Every day they delay, they will lose a lot of money."
"Don't worry. This virus won't last long. There are so many powerful people. There will be a way to solve it. Haven't all the previous viruses been solved? "
"But to some infected companies, time is money."
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After the old master finished browsing Weibo, he clicked his tongue and said, "Look, this virus is really powerful. Even our school's website has been hacked."
Beside him was Qin Bao Bao, who was sitting cross-legged. There was a plate of grapes on her belly. She was eating happily.
Beside Qin Bao Bao was Qin Ze. He was also browsing Weibo like his sister. Occasionally, he would eat a few grapes.
In the kitchen, Qin Ma was cooking.
Wang Zijin was also in the kitchen, helping her. Sister Ziwei was pretending to be virtuous. She didn't know that her scheming nature had been exposed on New Year's Eve.
She felt good about herself. Qin Ma felt good about herself — Wang Zijin thought so.
In Qin Bao Bao's mansion, Qin Ma and the old master came over for dinner and stayed for the night.
After Qin Bao Bao received a call from her parents, she turned around and destroyed Qin Ze's things. Then, she called her brother to inform him.
Qin Ze went home after work and bought some disposable items. He pretended that he had never stayed in his sister's house.
Mrs. Qin was very satisfied when she saw this.
"Dad, the virus is most widespread in the school. You have to be careful. Don't get poisoned." Qin Bao Bao said.
"I didn't bring my laptop to school a long time ago. There is a lot of information I have collected over the years. I am afraid that hackers will hack it." The old master sighed.
"Are you okay? My company has made an anti-virus software. You can download it later and it will kill the virus." Qin Ze took the grapes from his sister's plate.
There were only a few grapes left. Qin Bao Bao didn't eat enough and slapped his hand away. Qin Ze didn't want to lose his sister's grapes. He snatched them back. The two of them punched each other with four hands.
The old master sighed bitterly. After the New Year, one was twenty-four and the other was twenty-six. He felt that they were still fourteen and sixteen years old. Back then, he was already married.
"What are you doing? Are you still a child?" The old master leaned forward, took the plate and ate the grapes silently. "It's quite sweet. Bao Bao, go wash a few more."
Qin Bao Bao: "…"
The lazy sister changed the topic. "Hey, Azé, what did you say just now?"
"Oh, I said that my company has made an anti-virus software that can remove the ransomware virus." Qin Ze cooperated with his sister.
"Nonsense." The old master snorted. "Even the experts are helpless. The cyber security agencies of many countries can't do anything. How can your anti-virus software work? Then the virus won't sweep the world. "
"It's up to you to believe it or not." Qin Ze pursed his lips.
"Dad, your son is just making a fool of himself. He is taking advantage of this wave of popularity to make an anti-virus software and profit from it. Many companies do this. Some say it's ten yuan, some say it's twenty yuan. They are all lies. "Qin Bao Bao said," This is called black-hearted wealth. "
"Shut up." Qin Ze kicked his sister lightly.
Qin Baobao jumped up like an angry kitten and pounced on her brother. "Are you trying to rebel?"
The sister and brother were practicing their fists.
With the old master present, his sister felt that she had a backer and was especially fierce. Qin Ze couldn't press his sister on the sofa or touch her big butt.
"It's also a skill to be black-hearted." The old master pulled his daughter away and said, "Don't talk about black-hearted wealth. It's okay to be rich and heartless. As long as you don't break the law, you can make money however you want. In today's society, there is no moral bottom line. The law is the bottom line. If you can really make money, I will give you a thumbs up. "
Those who used a stick to serve their son at every turn, saying that a man should be indomitable, return to society, and have a kind heart, were just acting on TV.
For normal parents, as long as their children were happy and healthy and could make money, it was enough.
Wasn't it the government's business to benefit society? What did it have to do with us ordinary people?
Qin Ze poked his sister's waist. "Help me say on Weibo and promote the anti-virus software. I also said on Weibo that if I make money, I will give you a commission. "
Qin Ze had encountered the blackmail virus before. At first, he didn't care about it. But these days, the virus had been fermenting. He wasn't stupid. It was a huge business opportunity. He turned around and made the official website.
"I don't want it. It will damage my popularity." Qin Bao Bao said that she didn't want it, but her body was honest. She took out her phone and posted on Weibo.
"Send the download link to me."
Original Weibo post: Blackmail virus is so annoying. I recommend an anti-virus software to everyone. Whoever uses it will know.
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