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Your "need to know" on the new Ransomware (Petya & Not-Petya)

New ransomwares are hitting the US again. I just read a great article about what to do to avoid them. The main key is to be CAREFUL when you open your email.

Here's what the article said:

"How they get you:

Ransomware doesn’t just pop up on your computer by magic. You actually have to download it. And while you could swear up and down that you’d never be tricked into downloading malware, cybercriminals get plenty of people to do just that.

Here’s the thing: That email you opened to get ransomware on your computer in the first place was specifically written to get you to believe it was real. That’s because criminals use social engineering to craft their messages.

For example, hackers can determine your location and send emails that look like they’re from companies based in your country.

“Criminals are looking are looking up information about where you live, so you’ll click (emails),” Wisniewski explained to Yahoo Finance. “So if you’re in America, you’ll see something from Citi Bank, rather than Deutsche Bank, which is in Germany.”

Cybercriminals can also target ransomware messages to the time of year. So if it’s the holiday shopping season, criminals might send out messages supposedly from companies like the US Postal Service, FedEx or DHL. If it’s tax time, you could receive a message that says it’s from the IRS."

In addition to being careful - we recommend 2 software programs that provide a great offense and defense

Great Offense - Webroot Virus Software - email us at [email protected] for a 30 day free trial. This software is Proactive because it is cloud based. The software is updated on the cloud when something new comes out. As soon as you start up your computer, the cloud based software updates your computer.

Download a free 30 day trial:

http://downbox.webrootanywhere.com/wsasmeexe/C7F1GSMT782AA70443B6exe

2) When prompted, select Save.

3) Run the downloaded file.

This will silently install the software and you will be immediately protected.

Great Defense - Malwarebytes software eliminates any malware that is already on your computer as well as does a daily check for new viruses in case anything slips by the first line of defense. You can purchase malwarebytes from us with this link:

http://buy.malwarebytes.com/?c=cb&s=45347&aid=45347&k=welcome

If you would like to read the whole article click here:

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/need-know-petya-ransomware-avoid-211930511.html

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With the WannaCry Ransomware wreaking havoc in Europe, many of you may be worried about Ransomware or Crytoware Protection for your home or business.

Micro Technologies is a reseller of Webroot Endpoint protection software that is PROACTIVE Anti-virus & Anti-Ransomware. We can set up a free 30 day trial for you. Give us a call at (805) 642-6800.

With Webroot End Point Protection, you will have a great offense and a great defense to protect you from ransonware and viruses. Want to learn more? Email [email protected]

We want all of our customers to be safe and sleep well. :) Please let us know if there is something you need.

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