How to rescue your PC from ransomware

Follow:   01.16.2014  View in a Browser How to rescue your PC from ransomware 01.13.2014 3:30 AM Don't negotiate with e-terrorists. Be a hero and rescue your hostage PC. Kill your data dead with these tips and tools 01.14.2014 3:00 AM Your data must be handled discreetly. Whatever your reason for wanting to get rid of old files, here's how to make sure sensitive information is truly deceased. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Target hackers have more data than they can sell 01.14.2014 6:50 AM Those who stole the data appear to be keeping a low profile on underground forums Researchers discover vulnerability in Samsung's Knox BYOD software 01.09.2014 4:57 PM Israeli researchers claim they've discovered a vulnerability in the Samsung Knox software that can allow apps to "listen in" on data in the secure container. Oracle readies 147 security patches, including 36 for Java 01.10.2014 1:22 PM Many of the Java weaknesses can be exploited remotely, according to Oracle How to recover files after a malware attack 01.13.2014 7:07 AM Todays malware can hold your precious files hostage and demand a ransom. Heres how to get those files back. Snapchat says sorry for the hack, with a tweak to its app 01.09.2014 12:20 PM The company's mobile app now lets users de-link their phone numbers from their usernames Target doubles hack attack victim estimate to 70 million, personal info stolen too 01.10.2014 8:17 AM Identity thieves may have taken email addresses, mailing addresses and other information, the company says Default settings leave external hard drives connected to Asus routers wide open 01.09.2014 1:38 PM Private files can be accessed over the Internet by anyone with basic knowledge Researchers: Tech support scammers are targeting mobile users 01.14.2014 10:14 AM Researchers from security firm Malwarebytes spotted a tech support scam targeting smartphone and tablet users, while the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about scams offering tech support refunds. Asus simplifies router configuration to protect external hard drives 01.13.2014 8:13 AM The company is updating unsecure default settings that left files accessible over the Internet. Microsoft readies urgent patch for Windows XP next week 01.11.2014 11:40 AM Microsoft is patching Windows XP on this month's Patch Tuesday, shoring up a vulnerability that can lead to computers being taken over entirely by attackers.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: hassan.raza.khan644.brightlight644@blogger.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107