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DIGITAL HOSTAGE CRISIS:  THE RISE OF RANSOMWARE

January 16, 2017 Melinda D. Thompson

Simply put, it’s a kind of malware that’s covertly installed on your computer to prevent access. Here are seven tips to prevent costly data loss.

Source: Digital Hostage Crisis: The Rise of Ransomware

Posted in: Cyber Security, Ransomware

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