Ransomware Explained
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Ransomware attacks—a type of malware (a.k.a. malicious software)— are proliferating around the globe at a blistering pace. In this infographic, learn what to do if you fall prey to an attack, and how data can be protected with cloud backups and disaster recovery.
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