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Brace Your PC for PowerLocker, a New & Improved File-Encrypting Ransomware in...
Move over, Cryptolocker. Security group Malware Must Die (MMD) reports that cybercrooks are developing a new and more advanced ransomware that may prove to be an even bigger threat. The new ransomware,...
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Is Your Data Backed Up? New Critoni Ransomware Wants Your Files
The number of Cryptolocker infections may have decreased since last month’s take down of the Gameover Zeus botnet responsible for its widespread distribution, but that may not really matter anymore....
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ZeroLocker Ransomware Poses as File-Decrypting Tool to Fool Users
When ransomware takes data hostage, it typically attempts to extort money from the victim by threatening to report them to the FBI for unscrupulous activity, or simply informing them that their files...
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Crowti Ransomware Infections On the Rise
Microsoft is reminding users to follow the best computer security practices and backup their data after noticing a huge jump in Crowti ransomware infections mid-October. Majority of the users infected...
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Ransomlock Throws Fake Blue Screen, Lures Victims into Tech Support Scam
What would you do if your computer suddenly flashed a blue screen saying a problem occurred & you need to call the provided phone # for technical support? You may be surprised to know that picking...
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6 Tips to Protect Your PC from CryptoWall
Make no mistake about it – CryptoWall is still a serious threat to computer users. CryptoWall is one of many successors of CryptoLocker and follows the same modus operandi by encrypting data on the...
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‘Windows 10 Free Upgrade’ Spam Infects PCs with CTB-Locker
Still waiting on Windows 10? Well, just be sure that when you do upgrade, you’re either using the ‘Get Windows 10’ App that’s automatically installed eligible PCs via Windows Update, or by downloading...
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