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    'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    lets wait now: problem, reaction, solution


    Ransomware virus 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries
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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    good advice

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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    Maybe they should look into Linux.

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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    Quote Originally Posted by brosil View Post
    Maybe they should look into Linux.
    https://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=226
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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    that reminds me, is Avast still da bomb?

    I recall it saved my bacon 2-3 years ago; got some (((nasty virus))) whose name I forgot; but that puppy would only go 10-20 sec's between throwing you another popup (after you'd X-out the last) about how your comp is infected, go here to fix yada yada. I joogled the supposed name of the virus which the fake popups (titled like, "Windows System Defender" or some such non-existent program) said I had, and they'd joogle-bombed joogle with an array of supposedly 'different' tech sites offering advice, all of which ultimately funneled down to buying (((their own BS))) "fix"... which, after "running", would undoubtedly set up my box as some sort of spam/virus central hub! And, perish the thought of what would be in store for any personal/CCard info they attained. I mean, (((they))) really had a full circle dinjoo-nuffin-esque business model set up!

    I didn't already have Avast on that latest box, and I can't recall what prevented me from downloading it (prolly that same virus?), but a friend passed Avast on to me over skype, I ran it, (((problem))) solved.
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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    yes still good AV. I think they bought AVG which might be a good thing for AVG. It started out good but started bloating and getting some kind of inconsistencies in versions. Strange situation to describe. Was getting back on track when bought up. Dropped quite a bit in user satisfaction rankings. But then what people like and whats good are often not the same thing.
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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    but.....but......but....does this affect the "children"?

    They'll find a connection.........<>...........somehow
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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    Quote Originally Posted by singular_me View Post
    lets wait now: problem, reaction, solution


    Ransomware virus 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries
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    Bitcoin labeled as terrorware...

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    Re: 'WannaCry' plagues 100k computers across 99 countries

    What happens if the bitcoin world exchanges get hit and cleaned out? Is that possible?
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