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Is there any way to retrieve the data before it’s lost for good? Getty Images A few years ago a reader sent me an urgent request for help. His ancient Windows laptop (about 8 or 9 years old) had been sitting on his office shelf gathering dust for a few years but was still usable. […] More
Image: Getty/Tom Werner The way we work has changed. The rise of remote and hybrid working means that many office professionals are no longer tied to an office, at least not all of the time. While working from home is a very suitable option for many people, sometimes a change of scenery is nice – […] More
Image: Getty Images Microsoft has flagged a new piece of ransomware that’s hit transport and logistic organizations in Ukraine and Poland. Microsoft hasn’t seen the attackers use a specific software exploit but all the attacks utilize stolen Active Directory admin account credentials. The ransom note identifies itself as being “Prestige ranusomeware”, according to the the Microsoft […] More
Image: Getty Police tricked a ransomware gang into handing over decryption keys, providing victims with the ability to unlock their encrypted data for free. Working alongside cybersecurity company Responders.NU, the Dutch National Police obtained 150 decryption keys from ransomware group Deadbolt. With the decryption keys now in the hands of law enforcement, some victims of […] More
A woman working in an office looking at her computer with concern. Getty Images/10’000 Hours It’s October, so that means it’s that time of year. No, not Halloween. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month which means reminders about how important it is to be aware of cybersecurity threats. You’ve likely seen warning from HR about some of […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Forget everything you know about home security: Eufy Security is setting a new standard. The company’s latest Edge Security System, which features two wireless EufyCam 3 4K-resolution outdoor cameras and the HomeBase 3, looks to machine learning and solar power to deliver what may possibly be the most optimized surveillance setup I’ve seen yet. […] More
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3 Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Losing hardware is a pain, but everything is replaceable. Allowing data to fall into someone else’s hands is the ultimate headache. Once your data is out there in the wild, it’s game over. The “solution” is to encrypt your data. But the problem with that solution is […] More
Image: Getty / Brothers91 A ransomware attack delivered by fake Windows 10 and antivirus software updates is targeting home users, using sneaky techniques to stay undetected before encrypting files and demanding a ransom payment of thousands of dollars. The Magniber campaign, detailed by HP Wolf Security, is unusual for 2022 in the way it focuses […] More
