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Technology Stocks : Windows Vista
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The frightening specter of ransomware is growing. In a ransomware attack, according to this story, a machine is compromised by a Trojan or worm that lets a hacker in. He then encrypts files and sends an e-mail to the PC's owner offering the key — for a price. Kaspersky Labs says that the strength of the encryption that is being used is growing, as is the threat overall. In June, the Gpcode.ag ransomware attack, which was launched from thousands of Russian computers, used 660-bit key encryption. Though Kaspersky was able to break the encryption, hackers are on the point of having encryption tools that are beyond the ability of security firms to break. In addition to typical security advice — run firewalls and use updated anti-virus software and operating systems — the firm suggests backing up data.
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