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Ransomware Protection in 2021

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You know you’re the victim of ransomware if your desktop has a message that reads something like: “!!! Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Screenshot example. Expanding on what a ransomware attack looks like, here is an example of how Locky would appear on your desktop. Ransomware types.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

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Ransomware, for example, usually doesn’t self-replicate. It would simply display a message on the computer’s screen: “I’M THE CREEPER. When booted up, it would display a message that varied from copy to copy but usually began with the phrase “Welcome to the Dungeon,” a reference to an early programming forum.