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GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

The Last Watchdog

The Glenn County Office of Education in California suffered an attack limiting access to its own network. They paid $400,000 to regain access to accounts and protect prior and current students and teachers, whose Social Security numbers were in the data. Lean toward spending money on cleanup and restoration rather than a payoff.

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At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Newly Hacked Via Holes in Microsoft’s Email Software

Krebs on Security

On March 2, Microsoft released emergency security updates to plug four security holes in Exchange Server versions 2013 through 2019 that hackers were actively using to siphon email communications from Internet-facing systems running Exchange. Speaking on condition of anonymity, two cybersecurity experts who’ve briefed U.S.

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

If you discover that your antivirus or security software has been turned off without your knowledge, this might be an indication of malware attacking your system. It offers real-time protection, scanning downloads, attachments, and programs as they run, providing an additional layer of security. The Start screen will appear.

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