WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security is aware of reports of ransomware known as WannaCry affecting multiple global entities. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Microsoft released a patch in March that addresses this specific […]
“And sometimes it is very inconvenient to apply extra layer of security because of added step, this is the reason why. We don’t want to be one of the victims of any cyber attacks.
As of writing this email, the sad part is some 20+ already paid using bitcoins. They have no assurance that they will be able to get their data anyway and absolutely no refunds.
Keep in mind, when a hacker owned your computer. It is no longer yours.” via DHS Statement on ongoing ransonware attackes. — QUE.com