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Ransomware is a type of malware designed to render a computer or its files unusable until you pay a certain amount of money to the attacker. Learn more about this threat and how to deal with a ransomware infection. Read more

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Predictions for 2014 and the December 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck
Today we’re publishing the December 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast Questions & Answers page. We answered 17 questions in total, with the ma... more
Monday, Dec 16 Dustin C. Childs
Be a real security pro - Keep your private keys private
One of the many unusual characteristics of the Stuxnet malware that was discovered in 2010 was that its files were distributed with a valid digital si... more
Sunday, Dec 15 msft-mmpc
Security Professionals: Top Cyber Threat Predictions for 2014
As we near the end of 2013, it’s a perfect time to reflect on recent security events, the state of the industry and provide a glimpse into the f... more
Thursday, Dec 12 Tim Rains - Microsoft