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Watch “CryptoLocker Virus Explained: The Tech Guy 1026” on YouTube

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Crypto Locker virus hijacks your computer, makes you pay $300 ransom: What to do – San Diego Top News | Examiner.com

The Crypto Locker virus is considered to be a historically devastating virus because it holds your computer hostage until you pay a ransom. The Crypto Locker virus is easy to get and almost impossible to get rid of, unless you … Continue reading

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▶ Ultra Reality: What would you do in this situation? – YouTube

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Use Multiple Large Words as Passwords to Boost Spelling and Security

Two of the biggest problems with passwords is how hard it is to make a secure one and how difficult those are to remember. Solve both problems by using an assortment of vocabulary words to learn. We’ve always argued that … Continue reading

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Former Thief Invents Theft-Proof ATMs From His Cell

Who knows security better than a thief?Romanian computer expert Valentin Boanta used to supply thieves with the skimmers they used to gather information to create fake bank cards and then steal cash from ATMs.Boanta, 33, was caught in 2009. And … Continue reading

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A Human Stem Cell Has Been Cloned For the First Time

Almost two decades ago, scientists succeeded in cloning Dolly the sheep. Now, the same process has been allowed scientists to clone embryonic stem cells from fetal human skin cells for the very first time. There are no more barriers between … Continue reading

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Create the Shutdown Tile That’s Missing From Windows 8

When you’re in Windows 8’s full-screen mode, you have to go through four annoying clicks or taps to shut down your computer. This shortcut fixes that annoyance by placing a one-click (or one-tap) tile in the Start screen. PCWorld’s Rick … Continue reading

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PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why and How to Speed Up Your PC

PC cleaning apps are digital snake oil. The web is full of ads for applications that want to “clean your PC” and “make it feel like new.” Don’t pull out your credit card — these apps are terrible and you … Continue reading

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Oh Man, This Genius Guy Created a Robot to Steal from Vending Machines

You could use measuring tape to steal a can of soda from a vending machine but if youre a genius, why not just invent a freaking robot to do the dirty work for you? This guy did just that. He … Continue reading

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How a Single Android Phone Can Hack an Entire Plane

If airlines were already keen to keep your phone switched off, things could soon get even more militant. According to a talk by Hugo Teso at the Hack In The Box security conference, it’s possible to hack an entire plane … Continue reading

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