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Disabling SMB1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support

There is a lot of buzz these days about new ransomware hijacking systems worldwide. The malware, dubbed NotPetya because it masquerades as the Petya ransomware. One of the many ways to help the spread of malware is to patch your computer, effectively stopping the SMB exploits by disabling SMBv1. Here are steps which can be used to […]

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Tech Short: CryptoLocker

CryptoLocker is a type of “ransomware” that encrypts the data on an infected computer so that it can’t be read and then demands payment to decrypt it. A CryptoLocker attack may come from various sources; one such is disguised as a legitimate email attachment. When activated, the malware encrypts certain types of files stored on […]