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Tag: Ransomware

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Intel’s 12th-gen vPro chips now actively fight ransomware, supply-chain attacks

Intel launched its 12th-gen mobile and desktop Core processors for businesses today—Alder Lake processors with included vPro technology. And, in the way it continues to segment its processor lineup, Intel has added […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 6, 2025
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Relentless ransomware disguised as Windows Updates takes aim at students

It goes without saying that you shouldn’t download Windows updates from any source except Microsoft. But since it apparently doesn’t, let us reiterate: DON’T DOWNLOAD WINDOWS UPDATES FROM ANY SOURCE EXCEPT MICROSOFT. […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 2, 2025
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Microsoft 365 Defender now disrupts ransomware

Microsoft 365 Defender now automatically disrupts ransomware attacks, giving business customers — but not consumers, yet — a bit more peace of mind in avoiding ransomware. Microsoft made the announcement at its […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 24, 2025
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League of Legends dev hit with ransomware attack

While it seems commonplace to hear about hackers attacking financial institutions and other locations with huge troves of customer information, the video game industry is no stranger to the issues of information […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 18, 2025
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MSI ransomware hack: Watch out for malicious fake software

Modern corporations are under near-constant attack by malicious hackers and other digital no-goodniks, and gaming hardware makers are no exception. Such is the case for MSI, which confirmed to its customers that […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 12, 2025
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40 countries pledge not to pay ransomware

If you’re a hacker, you could try stealing from individuals, maybe getting a few thousand bucks per victim, maybe winning the lottery with a Bitcoin wallet. Or you could go for the […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 26, 2025
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Ransomware isn’t as big a threat as these scams

Ransomware has gone corporate. These attacks, which hold files and PCs hostage until there’s a payout, may seem savage but behind the scenes, it’s civilized. The hackers have days that look a […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 14, 2025
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What is ransomware? 7 things you must know before it’s too late

Ransomware looked like it was on the decline in 2022, but a recent report by Chainalysis showed a significant rebound in 2023 — so much so that it was the most profitable […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 11, 2025
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How to rescue your PC from ransomware

With  nasty malware like Locky making the rounds—encrypting its victims’ files, and then refusing to unlock them unless you pay up—ransomware is a serious headache. But not all ransomware is so difficult. You […]

SecurityBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 13, 2025
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How to protect yourself from online scams including ransomware and more

Protecting yourself from online scams is a fact of life now. According to the FBI’s 2018 Internet Crime Report, Internet scams from 2014 through 2018 cost consumers $7.45 billion. Scams include online […]

SecurityBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 13, 2025

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