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Dropbox Files modified with ".PLAY" and cannot be opened anymore
Hello,
Yesterday I realized that all my dropbox files in a shared folder received the ending ".PLAY" and cannot be opened anymore, example "Document1.pdf.PLAY". No matter if I try to open them ...
You've been hit by ransomware: https://www.avertium.com/resources/threat-reports/an-in-depth-look-at-play-ransomware
Basically you need to clean all of your machines/devices and then rollback the files. You should be able to do it via Dropbox, however to do them in bulk you need to be a paid user and use Rewind.
https://help.dropbox.com/security/ransomware-recovery
Mark
Super User II
Super User IIYou've been hit by ransomware: https://www.avertium.com/resources/threat-reports/an-in-depth-look-at-play-ransomware
Basically you need to clean all of your machines/devices and then rollback the files. You should be able to do it via Dropbox, however to do them in bulk you need to be a paid user and use Rewind.
https://help.dropbox.com/security/ransomware-recovery
Thank you Mark, all resolved and files are restored!
