Regarding The Ransomware:
You know not to click on email attachments.
However, if it is from someone you know, you can hover over the attachment with your mouse to see something without opening it. (just keep yer dang fingers away from the buttons while you're doing it.)
:-)
If You Have Vista Or Later, They've Put Out A Patch Here:
If you don't send me $1,000,000 in Bitcoin (I wonder if they take that at 7-11?), I will report you to Mark!
Send the Bitcoin (in unmarked bits) to me at my home address. Don't get funny (and I KNOW that will be difficult for you!)
XOXXOXXO
The Ransomware Queen