Malware, 3.2 million debit cards compromised in India, Decryption tools and Blood Alcohol tests (I kid you not)

In this election year everyone has heard about the hacks experienced by Government agencies, the DNC and others.  The crooks and scam artists are very busy.  Government agencies and multi-national corporations are obvious targets and if they can be breached so can you.  It is important that you make sure your computer is protected, definitions are up to date and that your subscriptions are current.  It is also a good idea to have a scheduled scan to insure that nothing has slipped by.  A little prevention can save lots of money and headaches.  Strong passwords and periodically changing passwords should be a part of your security strategy.

Below are links to stories detailing attacks in the past week alone.

The cost of ransomware attacks: $1 billion this year

And it's only the beginning, with file locking malware only set to grow and take larger role in cybercrime, warn researchers.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-cost-of-ransomware-attacks-1-billion-this-year/

India experiences catastrophic cyberattack, 3.2 million debit card account details stolen

http://www.zdnet.com/article/india-experiences-catastrophic-cyberattack-with-theft-of-3-2-million-debit-cards-account-details/?ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=2219791

Millennials most likely to lose money from tech support scams, says Microsoft

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/millennials-most-likely-to-lose-money-from-tech-support-scams-says-microsoft/#ftag=CAD-04-10aag0g&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287



Free Ransomware Decryption

http://www.zdnet.com/article/these-free-ransomware-decryption-tools-have-rescued-data-from-2500-locked-devices/?loc=newsletter_large_thumb_related&ftag=TRE0fb9d06&bhid=2219791


Wearable tattoo tells your smartphone how drunk you are before the cops do.  Researchers say a wearable tattoo can deliver accurate blood-alcohol level readouts to its wearer's smartphone.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/wearable-tattoo-tells-your-smartphone-how-drunk-you-are-before-the-cops-do/