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Ransomware and your computer

Andy Klein
Sep 21, 2022
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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What is ransomware?
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How it works
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What can you do?
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Phishing
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Other tips
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
23m 33s

About this webinar

Ransomware is a form of malware (malicious software) that encrypts a victim’s files so they cannot be accessed. The attacker then demands that the victim pay a ransom in order to have access to their files restored. Maybe, you’ve heard about ransomware in the news and thought it was a business problem, but in truth over 75% of ransomware attacks are aimed at individuals and small businesses. Why, because you are easy targets. Learn more about ransomware and what you can do about before it strikes, and if you are attacked how you can recover.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Andy Klein
Mr. Klein has over 25 years of experience in cloud backup, cloud storage, and computer security. Prior to Backblaze he worked at Symantec, Checkpoint, PGP, and PeopleSoft, as well as startups throughout Silicon Valley. During his career, he has sh
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    Margaret Anderson
    2 months ago

    Excellent. Thank you that was very helpful. Very easy to understand Andy.

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  2. LG
    LaDonna Garner
    4 months ago

    Great overview of ransomware issues & prevention!

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    Allison Willis
    4 months ago

    Very good, I enjoyed it alot!!!!

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    Jannice Hawpe
    4 months ago

    Lot of protection and prevention information that is really appreciated. Thanks

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    Karen Mcatlin
    4 months ago

    such important information everyone needs to know. Thank you!

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    Debbora Rider
    4 months ago

    Great advice and wonderful speaker.

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    Brian Beckberger
    4 months ago

    Excellent talk on ransonware; how it works; what it is; how to protect against being a victim.

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  8. CB
    Cyndy Bray
    4 months ago

    Outstanding, but leaves me with a whole bunch of questions. Might there be a chance of Andy doing a Q and A type of webinar?

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