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Ransomware Revisited
Ransom: a sum of money is demanded in order for the release of goods.Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer. What do you get when you combine the two? Ransomware. Ransomware is a form of a cyberattack in which a cybercriminal encrypts some of the files your business has stored on
Your Guide to the Malware You Could Encounter
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone nowadays who hasn’t heard of malware, although they may have difficulty identifying different threats as they encounter them. Does this sound like the people that you work with? We’re here with a simple solution to assist you and your team in spotting the different kinds of threats – a
What It Means To Disinfect Your Computer
We have no problem going on the record as saying that there are more than enough strains of malware to go around. As such, it’s important that you know what to do if your workstation is struck by an infection. Before we go into that, we need to clarify a few points. What is the
A Look at this Year’s Worst Cybercrimes
It’s fair to say that today’s organizations are faced with more online threats than ever before. To properly manage the information systems that they depend on for productivity, redundancy, and operational management, they need to ensure that they are doing what they need to do to mitigate problems stemming from the continuous flow of threats.