Here is some good news about the Cryptolocker threat.
BBC News – Cryptolocker victims to get files back for free.
We have not tried this but if you have been caught then this may help.
However it is always best to take precautions and use your email and internet securely, so avoiding the problems. A secure, offsite backup that does not rely on a synchronised or mapped folder or drive is an essential step in taking responsibility for your own security.
Clive was out onsite again yesterday helping a client who had opened a zip file attached to an unsolicited email – read his article here.