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Entries Tagged as 'Malware'

Ransomware Gang Leaks D.C. Metropolitan Police Data after Failed Negotiations

May 17th, 2021 · No Comments

The cybercrime syndicate behind Babuk ransomware has leaked more personal files belonging to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after negotiations with the DC Police broke down, warning that they intend to publish all data if their ransom demands are not met. “The negotiations reached a dead end, the amount we were offered does not suit […]

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Tags: Guest Article · Malware · Security · Virus

New old fake invoice emails making the rounds

March 13th, 2020 · No Comments

There is a new version of the old fake invoice email going around.Please pay attention and don’t open emails or attachments that claim to be invoices or bills or “pay so I don’t sue you” invoices.They appear as your internet icon like below (my default browser is Chrome)

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Tags: E-Mail Issues · Malware · Security · Trojans · Virus · Worms

Multiple new computer threats strike

January 28th, 2019 · No Comments

Emotet, Trickbot, and Ryuk are an combination of three different malware attacks currently being sent by criminals to take over computers and networks. So far costing millions for businesses.

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Tags: Backing up · E-Mail Issues · Malware · Security

Securing the Kingdom of your computer network

November 9th, 2016 · No Comments

I heard it again today, “I don’t have anything they would want, why would hackers attack me?” This is one of dozens of excuse people and businesses give me for not wanting professional IT services and or security. Our cars have anti-lock brakes, air bags as well as seat belts. Some models come with rear […]

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Tags: Malware · Purchasing · Security · Soap Box

Preventing Cryptolocker and Ransomware in 4 steps

August 10th, 2016 · No Comments

I have sent emails, tweets, posted links and articles on Facebook and so much more, all to warn you about the different crypto locker schemes out there. Apparently I failed to write a specific article on how to prevent it. Hey you Linux and Apple people, you need to be alert for this too! Here […]

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Tags: Backing up · Hardware · Malware · Security · Trojans · Virus · Worms