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Ransomware: 5 dos and don'ts
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What is adware and how does it work?
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Myth-busting the 10 most ridiculous malware myths
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What are malicious websites?
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What is a botnet?
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What is mobile ransomware?
Mobile ransomware is a form of malware that steals sensitive data or locks a device permanently and then demands payment before unlocking it or returning the data to the user. Folks are tricked into accidentally downloading it through social networking schemes, assuming that they are downloading innocent content or critical services.
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