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Hackers ramp up computer attacks that demand ‘ransom’ – USA TODAY

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Hackers ramp up computer attacks that demand 'ransom'
USA TODAY
Computer security company Symantec said a CryptoLocker imitator, CryptoDefense, struck computers at least 11,000 times in March alone, extorting more than $ 34,000 from the owners. 1 screnn. This screen show what pops up on your computer when a …

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Expect attacks exploiting IE zero day to ramp up: Metasploit module released

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Both security professionals and cyber criminals use Metasploit, a penetration testing toolkit maintained by Rapid7, so when a Metasploit module is released, you should expect attacks against unpatched vulnerabilities to kick into a higher gear.
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