A look at the software being used by extortionists to attack computer users around the globe. … From: MeNeedIt

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This weekend’s global online extortion attack reinforces the need for businesses and other large organizations to update their computer operating systems and security software, cybersecurity experts said. The attack largely infected networks that used out-of-date software, such as Windows XP, …