Ransomware precursor to PC "protection" racket? You've probably heard the news about the latest type of virus called ransomware. Hackers lock all your files and demand a payment to give you the key to unlock them. When you are doing "business" with unscrupulous people, you have to wonder how long it will be before they lock up your files again and demand more payment. This harkens back to the mob days when you had to pay "protection" in regular installments in order to not be attacked by the gangs. Too bad in the PC world I don't think entrepreneurial mobsters with skilz are going to be able to gurantee your protection from other hackers. The good news is I do know a trustworthy vendor who can offer real protection from all on-line threats; Sun of course. Sun offers the Java Desktop System for $100 per desktop per year. Looks like the promotional price of $50 is still in effect. That is a phenominal value for a great OS and complete peace of mind. (2005-05-24 08:57:21.0)PermalinkComments [0]
Tuesday May 24, 2005 