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This new ransomware could be deadly for your most precious files – here’s how to stay protected

Security researchers claim Anubis ransomware is adding a file wiper The wiper reduces all files to 0 KB, irreversibly destroying them This could be an additional pressure point during negotiations Anubis, a relatively new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation, added a new feature to its encryptor that irreversibly destroys all encrypted files on the compromised system. Cybersecurity…

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8 States May See Aurora Borealis Monday Night

Topline Some geomagnetic storm conditions are expected Monday, possibly making the northern lights visible in several states in the northern U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters said periods of “minor” geomagnetic storms are expected. APA/AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA forecast auroral activity with a Kp index of three on…

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How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

BBC Listen to Jim read this article Five times Prof Kevin Fong broke down in tears in a nondescript hearing room in West London, while giving evidence to the Covid inquiry. The 53-year-old has the kind of CV that makes you pay attention: a consultant anaesthetist in London who also works for the air ambulance…

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