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GeneralRe: Google finds malicious sites pushing iOS exploits for years Pin
Mark_Wallace2-Sep-19 7:32
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NewsRansomware hits hundreds of dentist offices in the US Pin
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charlieg4-Sep-19 4:46
charlieg4-Sep-19 4:46 
They better hope the decrypting works - this is how companies immediately declare bankruptcy.

Years ago, a customer of mine contracted with a local telco firm for IP services - internet, phones, etc. Monday morning came and nothing was working, so a support call was made. The recording:

"We are aware of the current issue facing our customers and are working to correct the problem. Please be patient."

That was in the morning. By Monday afternoon, the phone number had been disconnected. Turns out that the company never bothered to backup their switching system and what not. Over the weekend it crashed. They instantly declared bankruptcy.

That reminds me, I need to do backups Smile | :)
Charlie Gilley
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