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With ransomware attacks, it's not if, but when

by Jon Gordon , Stephanie Hughes and Shaheen Ainpour
Apr 3, 2018
What should cities do to make sure they can still function even if they’re struck?
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How to protect your business from the latest cyber attack

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Oct 26, 2017
Bad Rabbit ransomware has started spreading in the U.S.
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The daily grind: Even email spammers work 9 to 5

by Jana Kasperkevic
Aug 23, 2017
It’s so that they catch you while you’re at work.
An email inbox filled with spam.
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Why this ransomware attack is more alarming than the last

by Ben Johnson and Kristin Schwab
Jun 28, 2017
Chester Wisniewski, senior security researcher with Sophos, talks to us about the latest cyber breach.
Is your computer safe?
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Your computer’s security updates may be annoying, but they’re crucial

by David Brancaccio
May 15, 2017
The ransomware known as WannaCry has affected individuals and companies worldwide. Could it have been prevented?
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Pay a ransom, get your data back

by Nova Safo
Feb 18, 2016
Cybersecurity experts say ransomware is a growing problem.
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center — the latest to fall victim to these attacks. 
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Spain busts ransomware ring

by Molly Wood
Feb 14, 2013
Authorities in Spain have busted a ring of computer criminals. Their speciality: Ransomware, an infuriating kind of computer attack where a virus gets introduced that locks up the computer system and demands a cash ransom.
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Ransomware: Holding Your Computer Hostage Under Pain of Death

by Molly Wood
Oct 11, 2012
A new hacker scheme locks your hard drive and your files and prompts you to pay up...or else.
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