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WannaCry Ransom Deadline Just Hours Away

May 18, 2017May 19, 2017 admin 2106 Views 0 Comments

The WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 230,000 computers across the world starting last Friday morning. The attackers demanded a $300

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WannaCry Ransomware Spreads Across the World

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 admin 3175 Views 0 Comments

WannaCry, a fast-moving and devastating new strain of ransomware, has infected computers in at least 150 countries. The malware’s most prominent

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Google Docs Virus and Other Phishing Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 admin 8826 Views 0 Comments

Millions of people woke up to a phishing email in their inbox with a supposed link to a Google Docs.

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Philadelphia Ransomware’s Slick Pitch to Cyber Criminals

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 admin 3916 Views 0 Comments

A lifetime copy of Philadelphia ransomware is now available for purchase on the dark web. This malware enables criminals without the technical

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Ransomware and Viruses 

Locky Ransomware Returns, Nested in a PDF

April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 admin 2930 Views 0 Comments

Locky ransomware set records and frightened computer users throughout the world as its developers targeted millions of email addresses in

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Mobile Ransomware and Viruses 

Android Ransomware Isn’t Common, But It’s Not as Rare as Google Claims

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 admin 2661 Views 0 Comments

A high-ranking Google official recently made a startling claim about Android ransomware. Jason Woloz, who is a senior program manager

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Kirk Ransomware Hints at Evolution of Malware Attacks

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 admin 2459 Views 0 Comments

A malware researcher at Avast has discovered a novel strain called Kirk Ransomware. The developers named the malware after Captain

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iPhone Ransomware and Viruses 

iPhone Ransomware Scare Worries Consumers

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 admin 4421 Views 0 Comments

Ransomware continues to plague internet users around the world. A recent iPhone ransomware scare reminded everyone that all internet-connected devices

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Avoiding Data Loss Ransomware and Viruses 

Avoid Data Loss by Preventing Ransomware

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 admin 3955 Views 0 Comments

Ransomware repeatedly made headlines last year by successfully taking down high-profile targets. Attackers affected several hospitals and universities, as well

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Ransomware and Viruses 

What Exactly is Ransomware?

March 7, 2017March 8, 2017 admin 3119 Views 0 Comments ransomware

Ransomware has shown up in newspaper headlines and the evening news more and more as various strains incapacitate prominent targets.

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