There’s no doubt about it, ransomware is the fastest growing threat to your PC and files there has ever been. Worse, UK users seem to be near the top of the ransomware ‘hit-list’: over a quarter of malware attacks reported in the UK involve ransomware, with more than 700,000 computers infected. In this article, I’ll explain what ransomware is and what it does. I’ll also tell you the important steps you should take to protect yourself from it, and suggest 2 useful programs which can help to boost your PC’s defences.
Category: Diagnosis & Repair, Issues
Issue: 2025 Issue 6 June
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
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