CRYPTOLocker: If Impacted MUST BE Addressed before Upgrading from Small Firm to Premium Edition

Tags: Amicus Premium

How to recover from a Crypto Virus if detected during an Upgrade to Premium

What is CryptoLocker?

CryptoLocker is a file-encrypting ransomware, which will encrypt the personal documents found on victim’s computer using RSA-2048 key (AES CBC 256-bit encryption algorithm)

If you suspect Amicus Attorney by CARET Program is impacted by Crypto virus.

1

Always ensure your Anti-virus and malware protection software is Updated.

2

Disconnect all shares on the affected computer or server

3

Ensure the virus has been safely removed from your PC\Server

4

You will need to ensure you have a backup-preferably an off-site backup. The key files to recover for Amicus Attorney by CARET Small Firm Edition are amicus.db stored in C:\Amicus\Amicus Attorney Small Firm ** Edition Team\ Database\amicus.db (** is the year of the Software) including the license file ateam.ldf stored in C:\Amicus\Amicus Attorney Small Firm ** Edition Team\ateam.ldf

If you don't have an offsite backup then you need to retrieve the specified files from the existing Small Firm Team Folder.

5

Uninstall the existing version of Amicus Attorney by CARET Small Firm Team.

6

Now perform a clean install of Amicus Attorney by CARET Small Firm Edition using the DVD or download link sent to you by Sales.

If you require a download link for the program you can also email support@amicusattorney.com or call into Technical Support department.

7

Once the Team folder has been successfully installed replace the key files specified with the ones from the backup location.

8

Now start the Amicus Administrator with the control key held down until you see the message “Regenerating..Fetching Phone Log List”

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Once the Administrator is launched you are now ready to perform the Upgrade to Premium Edition. Follow the Published Guide to Upgrade from SFE to Premium Edition.