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National Security & Defense

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1. I was attacked 3 or 4 times by ransomware

Sat Sep 28, 2019, 08:50 PM

Sep 2019

They ask to dial a phone number. I ignore it, reboot the computer and no problem.
Then avoid going to web sites which caused the attack.

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Washington idle as ransomware ravages cities big and small [View all] Eugene Sep 2019 OP

I was attacked 3 or 4 times by ransomware at140 Sep 2019 #1

That's not ransomware PSPS Sep 2019 #4

You seem knowledgeable, so can I ask you questions... at140 Sep 2019 #5

How it happens PSPS Sep 2019 #6

Thanks a bunch, bookmarking! at140 Sep 2019 #7

Get out those pitchforks and march on Washington saidsimplesimon Sep 2019 #3