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World cyberattack is a boon for IT security companies

World Cyberattack: A Boon for IT Security Companies?

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COMPUTER HACKING: The “ransomware virus software” can cause great economic damage … A cyberattack hit thousands of companies on Friday  Some areas still lack protection  European legislation will strengthen the protection of consumer data An attack on an unprecedented scale. “WannaCry” the “ransomware” or ”  ransom software  ” – that encrypts data in a computer and requires payment to […]

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Many companies and organisations have been affected by this Ransomware

What is a “Ransomware Computer Virus”, the tool used in the Global Computer Attack Friday?

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More than 75,000 ransomware attacks in 99 countries were identified on Friday by Europol. ”  The latest attack is an unprecedented level and require a complex international investigation to identify the culprits,” said the European safety agency in a statement. More than 75,000 attacks in 99 countries were identified Friday by Europol. ” The latest attack is an unprecedented level […]

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