Unusual PC Ransomware Attack

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New ransomware attack on personal (home) computers so be on the lookout.

The attack chain begins when the user visits a website controlled by the attackers, designed to look like legitimate websites and services that victims are tricked into visiting in one of a number of ways.
"There are multiple ways the user can be directed to such a site. Either they register typo-squatted domains for common websites or infect websites with a malware that redirects the user to the final download site," Patrick Schläpfer, malware analyst at HP Wolf Security, told ZDNET.
"I also have a suspicion that the reason for the redirection could be a malicious browser extension, which is installed on the victim's device," he added.
The website suggests that the user needs to update their computer with an important software update – claiming that they're antivirus or Windows system needs it – and tricks users into downloading a JavaScript file that contains the ransomware payload.

Basically if this happens to you the only way to "fix" it is do a complete, fresh install of Windows. Granted all your 3rd party apps and all your data will be wiped along with the malware so you'll have to start all over. So if you keep anything important on your computer I suggest you always back it up on a separate hard drive or a thumb drive just in case.
This unusual ransomware attack targets home PCs, so beware