Ransomware, Beware!
Hackers are holding computers hostage! USA TODAY headlined the story of computers being frozen with a short period of time in which to pay the ransom. ( by Donna Leinwand Leger, 5/15/14) Victims have included a Chamber of Commerce, police department, trial attorney, and folks like you and me.
So far, no remedy. But an FBI Agent suggested reporting any malware attacks to the federal governments's Internet Crime Complaint Center, saying sometimes puzzles are solved with one piece of information that pulls things together.
In the meantime, keep extra copies and backup. This may bring back filing cabinets!
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