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Ransomware: The new computer scam that takes control of computers until users pay up

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Tom Stout, president of Burston Marketing, stopped by 95.3 MNC on Tuesday, April 21, to talk all about ransomware.

Ransomware is a kind of virus that allows hackers to get into a user’s computer and lock it up. The computer then usually displays a warning, often impersonating a government agency like the FBI, that demands a small fee in order for the lock to be removed.

Find out what you need to know to protect yourself by listening to the full segment below.

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