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Ransomware poses serious online threat to people, businesses
According to security experts, as you read this, someone somewhere is clicking a link in a spam email or activating macros in a malicious document. And in seconds, every bit of information on their computer - passwords, photos, emails and more - is gone. The Federal Trade Commission calls ransomware one of the most serious online threats.
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According to security experts, as you read this, someone somewhere is clicking a link in a spam email or activating macros in a malicious document. And in seconds, every bit of information on their computer - passwords, photos, emails and more - is gone. The Federal Trade Commission calls ransomware one of the most serious online threats.
Reporter : Monica LalibertePhotographer : David McCorkle
Producer : Jenn Sorber Smith
Web Editor : Janine Bowen
Posted 2017-04-27T18:28:43-0400 - Updated 2017-04-27T18:28:43-0400