WannaCry Decryption Kes Although a decryption key became available recently for WannaCry victims, the success rate is minimal. WannaKey, is the free tool available to unlock files that were encrypted due to the global ransomware attack that hit on May 12, 2017. However, this decryption tool is only successful if the computer has not been […]
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Healthcare Industry – An Easy Target Over the past few days, we’ve seen a new ransomware called WannaCry or WannaCrypt wreak havoc across the globe, infecting hundreds of large corporations, such as FedEx, Telefonica, and Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). Though the ransomware continued to infect computers at a more subdued pace, many corporations are
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EU and US Agree not to Ban Laptops The Department of Homeland Security has been back and forth multiple times on the idea of banning large electronic devices, including laptops, from being carried on to flights. Instead, these larger devices would be placed on checked luggage. There are two concerns with larger electronics. First, the
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Conducting a PC Matic Scan After downloading PC Matic, you will need to conduct your first security scan. To do so, follow these steps. Open PC Matic by clicking on the desktop link, or clicking on the shield icon located in the task bar near your clock, and selecting “Launch PC Matic”. If you are
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Which OS is Your PC Using? With the latest exploit of a Windows vulnerability, it is important PC users know which operating system their Windows PC is using. To find out, you will want to open your Start menu, and access the search bar. Windows 10 PCs will have the search bar near the Start
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Is the Ransomware that Ruled the World Dead? Quite possibly, yes. WannaCry ransomware hit over 200,000 devices in 150 different countries on Friday, May 12, 2017. The malicious attack was distributed by both SMB ports and phishing emails. This cyber attack sent the world into a panic, and rightfully so. The concept of ransomware, or
Introduction During the past few days, as one might expect, we’ve been getting lots of news, reports, and files for the ransomware entitled WanaCrypt0r/WannaCry/WanaCrypt. First and foremost, the good news is that customers of PC Matic SuperShield were protected from WanaCrypt0r the entire time. However, this post aims to provide a technical analysis of how
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Have you ever heard of sandboxing? On occasion, we have used the term in various posts, and wanted to be sure our readers understood what it is. Sandboxing As it relates to computer security, sandboxing is opening programs in a secure, isolated area. This is typically done when a program is unknown, meaning it is
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How to Identify Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are skyrocketing. Before you fall victim to the next malicious email, complete these steps before clicking on attachments or links: Always check who the email is from. Simply check the “From” address to be sure it is legitimate. Also, check the reply to address. There are times the
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Starting on Friday a brand new type of ransomware called WannaCry or WannaCrypt began spreading across the globe at a never before seen rate, while PC Matic’s customers remained secure.
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