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Old 11-09-2012, 02:21 PM
 
Location: SCW, AZ
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Heads up!

Ransomware crooks make millions from porn-shaming scams

You never know when you can get hit so be prepared.
Have a copy of all your data on an external drive or better yet, keep the data off of your computer!
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Old 11-09-2012, 10:05 PM
 
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Interesting read....

This was funny:

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Because the ransomware infects PCs using advertisements on compromised adult websites, Symantec recommended that users refrain from clicking on such ads
It's funny because just how many people who go to p0rn sites and click on their ads will ever read or have read anything about system security?
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