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Cryptolocker

My computer was taken over by   Cyptolocker. Using some software found on line I was able to clear it off my computer. The problem is it travels through Drives and encryped all files (not pics) on the MY Book. I want to clean the My Book so I can reuse it. Any suggestions?

Hello, 

You may try writing zeros with WD DLG. Please note this will delete all the data stored on the drive.

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