Looks to be another nasty one.
Crypto Locker Virus: New Aggressive Computer Virus Demands Ransom : News : University Herald
A new computer virus is being called one of the strongest and most devastating viruses in history, strikes by literally holding the computer owners hostage, the Inquisitr reported.
The CryptoLocker Virus - which not only has the potential to destroy a computer hard drive, but holds the computer owners data ransom -infects computers through a legitimate-looking email, usually from a reputable company like FedEx or UPS. Once opened, the virus quickly spreads to the computer's hard drive and then offers the user a chance to rid the program for a hefty fee.
Crypto Locker Virus: New Aggressive Computer Virus Demands Ransom : News : University Herald