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Ransomware Cyber Attacks Are Swooping In, Says Avast
Your laptop is 3 times more vulnerable in 2025 unless you do this
Ever had your phone or laptop lock you out just when you needed it most?
I remember that sinking feeling when my friend’s laptop suddenly decided to take an unscheduled vacation, demanding a ransom to come back online.
Avast’s latest news reminds us that ransomware isn’t just a relic of the past — it’s a growing threat, sneaking into our devices via deceptive emails, phishing ads, malware pop-ups, and sketchy software.
Losing access to your work files or personal photos because of a ransomware attack is no joke.
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is that pesky virus that essentially holds your device hostage until you fork over money.
Unlike the sneaky malware that hides in the background, ransomware makes itself known, flashing its demands right on your screen.
