Huge ransomware attack increase - This is how to protect yourself

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Huge ransomware attack increase - This is how to protect yourself

There has been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks in 2019, according to Maher Yamout, Senior Security Researcher for the Global Research and Analysis Team at Kaspersky.

Speaking with MyBroadband, Yamout said that Kaspersky detected 16,017 new ransomware modifications in Q2 alone - including those belonging to eight new malware families.
 
Easy, install a Linux based operating system, **** the Windows cryptolocker bullshit

I have Win 7 only to game on a spare machine. My day to day is Mint Cinnamon. It's surprisingly easy and intuitive, just like a drunk fat girl at a party.
 
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