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Media mention
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04 Dec 2020
Advisory
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02 Dec 2020
Scammers keep developing new tricks to try to snag money from users, and the newer tricks involve the use of ransomware. You can stop scammers by using these tips:
- Identify the scam
- Regularly back up your computer
- Use anti-virus tools
- Do not make any payments
