No one wants their computer to fall victim to malware. And among the most annoying malware viruses is ransomware. What is Ransomware? Ransomware has a very literal name. First it gets onto a computer, usually downloading on accident from an email or website. Then it will deny access to all data on the computer until you pay a ransom. Unless there's a device scanning the computer for ransomware, it lays dormant for an indeterminate amount of time before locking down the … [Read more...] about Ransomware Protection
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Ransomware: What it is, and why it’s here and how to protect yourself
This month's newsletter will be covering ransomware, and discussing what can be done about it. What is Ransomware? Why is it so popular? What can I do to protect myself from Ransomware? What are some good options if I get infected? What can I do to prepare for an attack? Ransomware has become one of the most popular hacking tools in use today. The attacks seem to come out of nowhere and they are a cheap and effective way for hackers to get money out of a victim. … [Read more...] about Ransomware: What it is, and why it’s here and how to protect yourself
