Ransomware Protection
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Small businesses often more vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts sayLarge businesses will often have whole teams of employees dedicates to monitoring security. Small businesses likely don't have that luxury.TechJun 30, 2017
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Lakeridge Health experiences tech issues connected to global ‘ransomware’ cyberattackDurham Region's Lakeridge Health's network experienced technical issues Friday believed to be related to the global ransomware cyberattack that began targeting U.K. hospitals the same day but has since spread to over 14 countries.CanadaMay 13, 2017
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What is the WannaCry ransomware cyber threat?It started with U.K. hospitals and has since spread to over 14 countries – the WannaCry ransomware was holding millions of files hostage unless companies or governments pay up.CanadaMay 12, 2017
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Calgary police suspect ‘quite a few’ ransomware attacks besides at U of CCalgary police said Wednesday some cyber attackers around the world are bringing in $100,000 to $200,000 per day in such ransomware attacks as the one that affected the University of Calgary.CrimeJun 8, 2016
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University of Calgary pays $20,000 ransom to cyber attackerThe University of Calgary said it paid a $20,000 ransom demanded by cyber attackers who knocked out email access for faculty and staff and impacted communication with students for days.EducationJun 7, 2016
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Ransomware on the rise in Canada: How to protect your dataRansomware attacks are on the rise in Canada, according to the latest Internet Security Threat report from security firm Symantec.TechApr 17, 2016
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