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How to stop ransomware : Comments

By David Balaban, published 16/3/2016

Abandoned by law enforcement and security experts, the ransomware business is becoming a serious threat. A single virus called Cryptowall reportedly earned its operators more than 325 million dollars.

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Make sure you have an up to date backup, 2 are better.

Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware beta at the moment but worth a look at when it is released
Posted by Philip S, Wednesday, 16 March 2016 7:00:05 PM
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Maybe its time to start looking into encryption..
Posted by Armchair Critic, Thursday, 17 March 2016 2:20:29 AM
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Another solution -- use Linux. The inbuilt security is much better and it's not yet popular enough to attract dedicated hackers.

https://linuxmint.com/

I'm not affiliated -- just very, very pleased with the product.
Posted by Jon J, Thursday, 17 March 2016 6:03:39 AM
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