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Exploits to popular applications are just a byproduct of human created software. The current advisory from Microsoft calls into question whether or not one should use Internet Explorer at all, especially if you are still running the unsupported Windows XP.

What is Cryptolocker? This new variant of malware will encrypt files found on connected drives, including network shares, and hold the machine “hostage” requiring the user to pay a ransom to get the decryption key to unlock the files.

As the days and weeks go on, new malware and security exploits will continue to be created, leaving your systems at risk.

The “3-2-1 Backup” method should be updated to “3-2-1 Automatic Backup and Recovery Method,” and here are the key points.

And sometimes “your friend” likes to dock his or her preverbal ship in some “unsafe” harbors to enjoy the fruits of fantasy. But just like traveling sailors, your friend’s computer can catch diseases (viruses and malware) from visiting sites that are NSFW (Not Safe For Work).