A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

Ransomware is malware used specifically for cyber data kidnapping. Cryptolocker, an updated form of ransomware, is used by cybercriminals to encrypt a victim’s data with a strong 1,024-bit algorithm.  The cybercriminal then demands payment from the victim to obtain the decryption code. How Does a Computer Get Infected With Cryptolocker? There are two primary ways...

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Duleep Pillai
September 27, 2013
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A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

URGENT VIRUS ALERT: CryptoLocker

There is a new and very serious virus named CryptoLocker which is currently circulating the Internet. The threat involves an e-mail attachment that, if opened, will evade most anti-virus and anti-spyware software and encrypt data on your individual computer and your network, making the data inaccessible. Please inform everyone to be extra vigilant about not...

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Duleep Pillai
September 25, 2013
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A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

Virus Warning: A New Type of Ransomware That Targets Organizations: Watch Out for CryptoLocker!

Earlier this year, a new type of ransomware appeared onto the scene; a variant of a security threat called CryptoLocker. The vulnerability becomes enabled when a user clicks a hyperlink that provides authorization for the installation of malicious malware. Essentially, this malware finds your personal files and wraps them in a strong encryption, then demands...

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Duleep Pillai
September 20, 2013
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A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

The iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S Launch is expected to be Bright and Exciting!

For the first time, Apple will be introducing more than one phone at one time! Over the past few months, Apple’s vast supply chain in China has disclosed enough information that observers are starting to feel certain about what Apple has in store for customers. Apparently, there will be an iPhone 5S available in black,...

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Duleep Pillai
September 10, 2013
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A New Form of Ransomware Targets Mac Computers As Well As PCs

ALERT—A Mac Bug Is Cause For Concern

A bug in the Mac OS X was uncovered five months ago and is now of renewed concern. It gives hackers almost unlimited access to files when they alter clock and user timestamp settings. All versions of OS X from 10.7 through 10.8.4 are at risk of being hacked. Ars Technica reports that this bug...

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Duleep Pillai
August 30, 2013
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