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Ransomware among computer security issues users can take steps to avoid
Dothan Eagle Computer security is becoming a bigger concern as more and more businesses and private individuals fall victim to viruses and other malicious software. In 2014, nearly half of all adult computer users had their personal information accessed by hackers, … |
When the ransomware demands come in it’s really too late to come up with a good response plan, so do that as soon as you can, an Interop audience was told.
“You need to decide beforehand whether you will pay and under what circumstances,” John Pironti, president of IP Architects, says. “It’s a cost benefit decision in the end.”
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If you have been affected by TrueCrypter, simply click on “Pay” to decrypt your files *without* entering any payment information.
But you might want to do it quickly.
David Bisson reports.
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Creepy new Android ransomware installs itself, demands payment in iTunes gift cards
BGR This brand new Android threat might not affect a large number of users, but it deserves some attention considering its ingenuity. Unlike other malware threats that need to fool the user to install them, this new ransomware-like attack does it … Cyber Police ransomware can lock your Android device and ask for payment 'Dogspectus' Breaks New Ground For Android Ransomware Dogspectus: Android ransomware silently installs, demands $ 200 iTunes gift card ransom |