Ransomware Costs, the Risk With Old Version Softwares,New Updates and Gamers Beware of this Fake DirectX12 Download

In this episode, the cost of ransomware has doubled over a year, the risk with using old version software(or end of life operating system like Windows 7). Update your Mac now. Also, beware of a fake Microsoft DirectX12 installer in the Wild. This malware is an information-stealing malware that attempts to harvest a victim's cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, passwords, and more in the background when installed. Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every week. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. Send your questions, comments and suggestions via voice message on the Anchor app or by email to [email protected]. LINKS 1. Ransomware: don’t expect a full recovery, however much you pay. https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2021/04/27/ransomware-dont-expect-a-full-recovery/ 2. Task Force Seeks to Disrupt Ransomware Payments https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/04/task-force-seeks-to-disrupt-ransomware-payments/ 3. Kaspersky finds 22% of PC users still running end-of-life Windows 7 OS https://usa.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2021_kaspersky-finds-22-of-pc-users-still-running-end-of-life-windows-7-os#_ftn1 4. Update Your Mac Now: The ‘Worst Hack In Years’ Hits Apple Computers https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/04/26/update-your-mac-now-the-worst-hack-in-years-hits-apple-computers/?sh=3ee9cd855da0 5. NVIDIA Driver Downloads https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx 6. Fake Microsoft DirectX 12 site pushes crypto-stealing malware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-microsoft-directx-12-site-pushes-crypto-stealing-malware/

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