Tag Archives: wannacry

4 ways to avoid the next Petya or WannaCry attack

Now playing: Watch this: Why the WannaCry cyberattack is so bad, and so avoidable 2:18 Don’t give hackers a chance to lock down your computer. James Martin/CNET Businesses and individuals have been hit by waves of ransomware in the last few months. The WannaCry attack alone affected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries.   Ransomware …

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Google is clobbering Apple in smart home, AI and more (The 3:59, Ep. 231)

Google’s I/O developer conference last week shows just how far ahead the search company is against Apple when it comes to lots of areas in tech, including digital assistants, smart home and virtual reality. At least that’s the argument of CNET mobile reviewer Jessica Dolcourt. On today’s episode, we debate who’s ahead in the Apple-Google rivalry, especially with Apple’s own …

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5 ways Microsoft can prevent the next WannaCry

“PC” stands for personal computer. And that idea of personalization has only expanded as the definition of computer has morphed to include the mobile devices that we carry with us, such as the phones that most people now consider an extension of their body. I bet your phone is within your reach right now — or at least in the …

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How to protect yourself from WannaCry ransomware

Now playing: Watch this: Why the WannaCry cyberattack is so bad, and so avoidable 2:18 The battle against the WannaCry ransomware continues. (In many spaces it’s referred to as WannaCrypt. There appears to be no substantive difference between the two.) The attack, which started on Friday, locked people out of their computers and encrypts their files, demanding they pay up …

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