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Ransomware: Yes, you're vulnerable to this, too. Here's how to stay safe

Ransomware: Yes, you're vulnerable to this, too. Here's how to stay safe

Ransomware is nothing new, but it is on the rise. The sad fact is we're all vulnerable to these attacks. John Oliver just took a deep dive into the subject on his show "Last Week Tonight." I'm glad something I've been warning about for years is being exposed to an even larger audience. If you're wondering how to stay safe, look no further.

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