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May 11th, 2016
by aaylward
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Privacy
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Can you imagine how you would feel if a voice came through your computer’s speakers demanding a Bitcoin payment in return for your private tax files or for not telling the world about a medical condition you are suffering from? This is a new form of ransomware that is emerging and becoming more and more common. How can you protect yourself? Never open messages from people or companies you don’t know and be careful never to open any attachments on emails from a questionable source. Also take a look at the article A Devastating Type of Hack Is Costing People Big Money on the Time magazine site to get a better understanding of the sources of ransomware.

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