Name: Hackers Victimize Companies and Municipalities By Blocking Access to Critical Files
Uploaded: 4/7/2015 11:16:29 EDT
Duration: 26 h 6 min 40 s
Description: Criminals send messages offering a code to unscramble data if a ransom is paid.

Hackers Victimize Companies and Municipalities By Blocking Access to Critical Files

Criminals send messages offering a code to unscramble data if a ransom is paid.

April 7, 2015

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Hackers Victimize Companies and Municipalities By Blocking Access to Critical Files

Criminals send messages offering a code to unscramble data if a ransom is paid.

April 7, 2015

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