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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Did you know that Ransomware accuse users of some crime, then demand payment of a 'fine'?



Did you know that there is aViruses which hold your computer's data for ransom?

Held to ransom: A typical screen displayed by a ransomware virus to extort money from users after seizing control of their computers. They often accuse users of criminal activity to scare them into paying up Did you know that criminal gangs are making as much as $5M from this Ransom software?

Did you know that Ransomware claim to be the work of law enforcement agencies?

Did you know that the law enforcement agencies refuse to help with the problem?
 
Did you know that Ransomware accuse users of some crime, then demand payment of a 'fine'?


Did you know that this scam has been around for several years?

 
 Did you know that malware infects a personal computer and cripples the machine?

Did you know that ransom malware is nothing more than extortion racket? 
A location-specific image as it may appear on a computer in the UK: The criminal strategy has been in play for at least a half-dozen years, but until relatively recently, was rare, ineffective and focused on Eastern European victims

Did you know that the criminal strategy has been in play for atleast a half-dozen years which focused on Eastern European Victims?

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Expanding: This graphic shows the geographical distribution of ransomware attacks between July and September this year. The U.S. and Germany suffered most infections, followed by the UK then France
Expanding: This graphic shows the geographical distribution of ransomware attacks between July and September this year. The U.S. and Germany suffered most infections, followed by the UK then France


Did you know that ransomware fines range between $50 and $100 dollar's in Europe and $200 dollar's in the U.S? 

Did you know that having virus protection is not enough?
 
Did you know that your computer also needs malware protection?
 
Did you know that Virus Protection can not see Malware, and Malware Protection can not see virus? 





 Now if you didn't know, now you know...



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