Ransomware and your computer

Andy Klein
Sep 21, 2022
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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

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 througho...
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  1. MA
    Margaret Anderson
    3 years ago

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

  2. LG
    LaDonna Garner
    3 years ago

    Great overview of ransomware issues & prevention!

  3. JD
    Joy Doyle
    3 years ago

    Fantastic, Thanks!!

  4. KL
    Kathleen Libbey
    3 years ago

    great practical actionable suggestions

  5. AO
    Anne Orsi
    3 years ago

    Thanks for some fantastic information!

  6. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    very helpful information, thanks

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Excellent practical advice. (And I do use Backblaze.)

  8. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    3 years ago

    Thank you for this webinar! I have a list of things to do as a result.

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