Security News > 2017 > May > A guide on how to prevent ransomware (Help Net Security)
2017-05-15 15:33
Ransomware is fast becoming a major threat to computer systems in many organisations. It is an aggressive form of attack which criminals use to infect computers and block the victim from accessing their own data unless they pay a ransom. Ransomware is not a new threat but has become more widely used among criminals simply because it is highly profitable. At its heart, ransomware is simply another form of a computer virus, albeit a very … More →
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