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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. You know you’re the victim of ransomware if your desktop has a message that reads something like: “!!! Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

Named after a character from “Scooby-Doo,” the Creeper was originally intended as a security test for the U.S. As a security test, the Creeper’s effects on infected machines were minimal. It would simply display a message on the computer’s screen: “I’M THE CREEPER. One of the most prominent was 1999’s Melissa.