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Do you have $100, $600, or $1000 to pay for the release of the files on your computer? Are you even aware that all your important files, photos, and videos could be held hostage at any time? If you don't take the steps now, once it happens the only option you have is to pay or say goodbye to everything stored on your computer. But I have a backup...Sorry. That isn't always enough and in this weeks episode we talk about how ransomware could affect you or your company, briefly why it is happening, and some steps for prevention.Ransomware can affect you, your family, or you organization. It is important to understand the best ways to protect yourself. If you have any questions, information, or discussion please share in the comments section of this episode below.How to protect yourself: https://www.malwarebytes.com/pdf/infographics/ransomware-infographic.pdfHow to report ransomware: https://www.ic3.gov/media/2016/160915.aspxRansomware on the rise: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/ransomware-on-the-rise====================================================For show notes and videos about this weeks episode or to request future topics please visit https://technicallylivingpodcast.comReceive episode notes, links to resources mentioned and exclusive information not mentioned in episodes by joining The Technically Living Newsletter or the Technically Living Facebook Page.To connect with Ross Wickman visit any of these links:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | SnapchatYou can listen and subscribe to Technically Living here:iTunes | Overcast | Stitcher | Google Play | ACast | RSSMusic: bensound.com

If you're not moving forward, you're moving backward; and my friends, I am happy to announce in this episode that we are moving forward. If you are listening or reading right now, the podcast has a new home at https://technicallylivingpodcast.comThis is a big part of the reason I do not have a full episode for you this week. The other part is we are working with some partnerships and sponsorships to keep the podcast moving forward. In order to really keep moving, I need you to share with more people. You've done great so far but I could use a little push. From this episode release to Thanksgiving, I am running a contest to see which listener can get the most people to subscribe to the Technically Living Newsletter. What's in it for you?I will give $25 dollars Amazon Cash to the person who has the most newsletter referrals. Then the first 15 of those referrals will all get $5 Amazon Cash as well. All you need to do is forward this post to them, have them go here: http://rwick.it/tlpnewsletter and put your email in the Referral Block.Once they are subscribed to the newsletter, they can be in the contest as well. This podcast is for you and growing because of you. Thank you all for the support.====================================================For show notes and videos about this weeks episode or to request future topics please visit https://technicallylivingpodcast.comReceive episode notes, links to resources mentioned and exclusive information not mentioned in episodes by joining The Technically Living Newsletter.To connect with Ross Wickman visit any of these links:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | SnapchatYou can listen and subscribe to Technically Living here:iTunes | Overcast | Stitcher | Google Play | ACast | RSSMusic: bensound.com