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Irish businesses hit hard by data locking ransomware Filecoder/Cryptolocker

April 17, 2014

ESET Ireland reports the last few weeks have seen an increased number of victims of data locking ransomware among Irish businesses. Malware and support experts from the antivirus firm ESET Ireland (Ciaran McHale, Lorna Mayers, Urban Schrott) have been receiving calls for help from all over the country from businesses hit by one of the … More Irish businesses hit hard by data locking ransomware Filecoder/Cryptolocker

Don’t pay up! How to avoid ransomware threats – and how to fight back

October 30, 2013

For computer users, Ransomware can be among the most frightening forms of malware – suddenly, your screen is replaced by a message from the police, demanding money, or a message saying your files are lost unless you pay a ransom to unlock them. It’s a booming business – last year it was reported reported that … More Don’t pay up! How to avoid ransomware threats – and how to fight back