Ransomware is a big problem for small businesses all over the world. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a hard drive, usually user data like documents, contacts, photos, emails, and financial records. It then holds this data hostage, demanding a large ransom in return for this data to be restored and … Read More
Ransomware Attack II
Users of Windows need to be notified ASAP of a new ransomware strain and take immediate measures to patch. A new major ransomware cyber attack is unrolling worldwide and leaving chaos in its wake. Global US firms have been affected, but most incidents are being reported out of Europe—and especially Ukraine. There, government ministries, banks, … Read More
Ransomware Attack
Users of Windows need to be notified ASAP of a new ransomware strain and take immediate measures to patch. Specifically, on May 12, 2017 a new strain of the Ransom.CryptXXX (WannaCry) strain of ransomware began spreading widely impacting a large number of organizations, particularly in Europe. Wcry is demanding a ransom of $300 to $600 … Read More