With ransomware attacks on the rise, here’s how to protect yourself online


Changes during the pandemic may have fuelled the increase in ransomware events. — Internet vector created by stories - www.freepik.com

A central Pennsylvania newspaper’s production was hit by ransomware, locking files critical to the printing of their daily edition.

A similar disabling attack targeted a major broadcasting company.

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