[TechRepublic] Latest ransomware, Cryptolocker, hits systems and pocketbooks hard

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Information Security July 01, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Teena Hammond | Senior Editor | @teena_hammond Teena Hammond is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic. She has 20 years of journalism experience as an editor and writer covering a range of business and lifestyle topics. Latest ransomware, Cryptolocker, hits systems and pocketbooks hard Cryptolocker, a ransomware Trojan virus, encrypts a victim's files and then demands payment for the key, and is indicative of the lengths nefarious types will go to for a few dollars of ill-gotten gains. Resource of the day Time to Fabricate a Term for Prefabricated Modular Data Centers? This paper proposes standard terminology for categorizing the types of prefabricated modular data centers, defines and compares their key attributes, and provides a framework for choosing the best approach(es) based on business requirements. More from TechRepublic Take control of the Command Prompt with PromptPal Wipe the slate clean when data scientists are stuck on a problem Keep tabs on the health of your VMware environment with CloudPhysics analytics Avoid a privacy nightmare when using sensors to monitor employees What did Apple get for its $3 billion? A review of the Beats Solo2 headphones Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer Featured multimedia Photos: Inside Ford's vehicle and product testing lab Today's recommended downloads Essential Elements of Data Center Facility Operations (APC by Schneider Electric) Reengineering IT Discovery with Analytics and Visualization (IBM) The Move to Exchange 2013: Migraine or Migration? (Dell Software) Managing Risk in an Active Directory Integrated Virtualized Environment (Dell Software) Match Mobility Needs With Enterprise Mobility Management (Dell Software) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! The Editor's Daily Picks Week in Review - UK Apple in the Enterprise Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.