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Own an ASUSTOR NAS? Read this immediately.
By Rich Edmonds last updated
DeadBolt ransomware attacks have been reported by ASUSTOR NAS owners. Here's all you need to know and what to do if your enclosure is affected.
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Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux
By Robert Carnevale published
Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux.
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IT, beware: Ransomware black hole threatens to consume all, according to report
By Robert Carnevale published
Afraid of getting caught up in a ransomware scam? So are a lot of security experts who see the threat expanding its reach at a rapid pace.
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LockBit 2.0 ransomware counters Microsoft Defender and evolves the Windows domain encryption game
By Robert Carnevale published
LockBit ransomware is evolving. The latest iteration is equipped to subvert Microsoft Defender and cause printer spam.
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Microsoft says don't trust phony call centers and malicious Excel files
By Robert Carnevale last updated
Cybercrime keeps getting more elaborate.
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Hackers are racing to take advantage of unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers
By Sean Endicott last updated
Even though Microsoft has released patches to address vulnerabilities in Exchange servers, many remain unpatched. A new strain of ransomware is being used to target vulnerable systems.
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Microsoft is a founding member of the Ransomware Task Force
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft and 18 other organizations are the founding members of the Ransomware Task Force. The task force will work together to prevent ransomware attacks across a range of industries.
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How to protect your PC from CryptoLocker and ransomware attacks
By Nicole Johnston last updated
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