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The Return of Ransomware
Ransomware is nothing more than a virtual stick-’em-up. You download malware, which encrypts files on your computer. Then the malware delivers an extortion message: Pay us cash and we’ll give you access to your files again. The technique gained a moment of notoriety in 2006 when one such attack managed to make the news. This past summer ransomware returned. This time, the criminals have added a strong dose of social engineering to the attack.

…The newfound ability of hackers to create mass distribution of their malware through spam and iFrames allows them to ask for less money from more victims, increasing the likelihood that any one victim will pay.

…What to Do If You’re Hit with Ransomware…

StumbleUpon’s ‘Social Search’ Upgrade
…now StumbleUpon, maker of a Web browser toolbar that directs users to sites recommended by others, is offering a new version that runs alongside the major search engines. The goal is to combine the speed and authority of Google, Yahoo! Search, or Microsoft (MSFT) Live Search with the opinions of a community—and of one’s friends and acquaintances within that network.

Now this is how to enforce your security badge policy:

Dogbert’s security ID badge policy

 What should any law about data breaches and notifying those affected contain?  Check out this interesting discussion courtesy of CSO magazine…

From CSOonline.com: A Discolsure Proposal