When executed, WannaCry checks to see if the kill switch domain is available. If it is unavailable the ransomware encrypts computer data and then attempts to exploit EternalBlue to spread to more computers on the Internet and on the same network. An infected computer will search the target netw...
The term “virus” wasn’t coined until 1986, when Ph.D. student Fred Cohen described acomputer virusas a programme that can infect other programmes and create an evolved version of itself. Most early viruses destroyed files or infected boot sectors. Today’s malware is much more sinister and...
Scarewareis just what it sounds like—ransomware that tries to scare users into paying a ransom. Scareware might pose as a message from a law enforcement agency, accusing the victim of a crime and demanding a fine. Alternatively, it might spoof a legitimate virus infection alert, encouraging th...
After a long summer COVIDsurge, experts say the winter holiday season is typically a time for the virus to spread again. So take a moment to make sure you how and when to use at-home COVID tests to help you stay safe as yougather with family and friends. Much of the U.S. is no...
Regular Backups:Regularly create a backup of your vital data on an external drive or cloud service. Having a backup ensures you won’t lose important data in the event of a cyberattack. Regular backups offer a safety net by enabling you to restore your data even in the worst-case scenari...
It’s counterintuitive, but this mutating 2-bit virus of a style is the closest thing metal has to a soul. RAUL, out of New York, is another one of the rare groups to grasp this paradox. They’ve performed the kind of weird alchemy necessary to separate the ding as sich of the ...
Be prepared and have a mask on the trail as well. When you come upon others make sure to wear your mask. Be prepared to move quickly, especially where others may congregate, like the trailheads or parking lots. If you see that the parking lot for your particular destination is full, mo...