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Ransomware is now so awful it’s actually making us take security seriously

April 20, 2017 Tagged With: , ,

Read why Steve Ranger says that ransomware is making businesses take cyber security seriously on ZDNet :

Ransomware is a particularly nasty species of online crime. Unwisely clicking on one attachment can see all your documents, your family photos, or your company accounts encrypted by a crook who will then demand a hefty ransom to let you regain access.

Read his full article here.

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