October 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 12:45 PM) Sigh, sprint. Wasn't your carrier, the maker of the phone.
October 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 12:03 PM) Sigh, HTC. Can't you just disable NFC in your settings?
October 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 02:33 PM) Can't you just disable NFC in your settings? That'll get rid of it. Plus, I'm pretty sure there's an NFC toggle in quick settings.
October 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 08:33 PM) Can't you just disable NFC in your settings? I did do that and it removed it. I just had no idea what the symbol was referring to to turn off.
October 10, 201312 yr I've always wondered about that. Also the 4.1 to 4.2 to 4.3 changes are not that big. I just went from 4.1 to 4.3, and the real most user-facing changes were changes to Sense and not so much related to 4.3
October 10, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 10, 2013 -> 05:38 AM) I've always wondered about that. Also the 4.1 to 4.2 to 4.3 changes are not that big. I just went from 4.1 to 4.3, and the real most user-facing changes were changes to Sense and not so much related to 4.3 Right, and I don't use the sense interface so I don't care. I do like the settings moved into the notifications.
October 11, 201312 yr So one my secretaries got this "Cryptolocker" virus on her computer last night. It took over my entire firms' network. It's an awesome virus that installs itself and then encrypts every file on the host computer (and any drive connected to that computer, including our 10 year old shared drive with every document we've created). In order to get the key to unencrypt the files, you gotta pay a ransom of $300 bucks to the hackers in a pre-paid debit card form. Getting rid of the virus does nothing as the files are still encrytped and unusable. Gonna be a fun Friday getting this all figured out.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 11:09 AM) So one my secretaries got this "Cryptolocker" virus on her computer last night. It took over my entire firms' network. It's an awesome virus that installs itself and then encrypts every file on the host computer (and any drive connected to that computer, including our 10 year old shared drive with every document we've created). In order to get the key to unencrypt the files, you gotta pay a ransom of $300 bucks to the hackers in a pre-paid debit card form. Getting rid of the virus does nothing as the files are still encrytped and unusable. Gonna be a fun Friday getting this all figured out. Good luck with that... And that is an awesome virus...for the guys who wrote it.
October 11, 201312 yr s***, didn't realize there were still viruses like that good thing, I do weekly backups on an external drive (which is not connected the rest of the time)
October 11, 201312 yr We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself. We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome.
October 11, 201312 yr Author QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 10:14 AM) We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself. We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome. Do they promise not to do it again?
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 12:14 PM) We have two back-up systems, but the problem is it'll cost more to have IT people come get the backup stuff loaded back onto our server (on top of making sure all of the computers and server are clean). Our IT guy actually said it's easier/cheaper to just pay the ransom and they've been told that security companies have monitored what happens after you pay and it actually does unencrypt the files and uninstalls itself. We got a pre-paid card and provided the information to the hackers via the program. Unfortunately it takes up to 48 hours to verify payment. So that's awesome. Your IT guy is right, it is easier/cheaper, however, your IT guy is also at fault, and should be fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. Edited October 11, 201312 yr by Y2HH
October 11, 201312 yr I blame my moronic secretary for opening up a questionable email more than our contracted, out-of-office IT person.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:22 PM) I blame my moronic secretary for opening up a questionable email more than our contracted, out-of-office IT person. Your contracted, out-of-office IT person should have sufficient security in place to prevent an email attachment from encrypting your entire network.
October 11, 201312 yr I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big: Apps = ~4GB Music = ~814MB Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB Downloads = ~50mb Other = ~8GB What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:53 PM) I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big: Apps = ~4GB Music = ~814MB Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB Downloads = ~50mb Other = ~8GB What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space. Probably app data for your games, if you have any.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 12:53 PM) I'm looking at my storage breakdown and I can't figure out what is meant by "other" and why it is so big: Apps = ~4GB Music = ~814MB Photos/Videos = ~7.17GB Downloads = ~50mb Other = ~8GB What the hell is "other"??? I don't necessarily need to free the space just yet, but I can't figure out what could be taking up all that space. Nandroid backup? Titanium backups? OS footprint? Not sure.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:55 PM) Probably app data for your games, if you have any. Some sort of metadata or backup info.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 02:23 PM) Your contracted, out-of-office IT person should have sufficient security in place to prevent an email attachment from encrypting your entire network. Yeah, that thing should have been shut down before it hit her email box.
October 11, 201312 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 03:06 PM) Nandroid backup? Titanium backups? OS footprint? Not sure. OS doesn't take 8 GB. I wasn't sure if he was rooted or not, but if he was, then the Nandroid backup would make a lot of sense (but that's a lot of them).
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