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What is ransomware?

Posted June 10, 2019October 4, 2019 Roger SteelePosted in Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Malware

Ransomware is a type of malware software designed to lock access to a computer system or to its files. The computer user cannot regain control of their system or data until payment is made to the attacker. A key driver behind ransomware attacks for a cybercriminal is financial gain. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center […]

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