Ransomware scammers push panic button with bogus claims

Follow:   12.27.2012  View in a Browser Ransomware scammers push panic button with bogus claims 12.26.2012 1:00 PM Cyber extortionists shilling "ransomware" have upped the ante by pushing users' panic buttons with claims that their malware will wipe hard drives, a security firm said Monday. Microsoft unveils future retail store plans 12.26.2012 3:41 PM Microsoft on Wednesday revealed six locations for new retail stores it will open in early 2013, including four transformed from its holiday specialty stores, dubbed "pop-ups," that it established in October. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Reader Survey Take a quick survey and enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. Better Backup Secure data and devices - in and out of the office.   10 third-party alternatives for 'missing' Windows 8 apps 12.27.2012 3:00 AM The Windows Store is maturing with time, but it's still missing scads of must-have apps, like Facebook and Google Maps. Fortunately, these third-party alternatives can help ease the pain. How to return your gadget gifts without any runaround 12.27.2012 3:00 AM Unhappy with a gift or other seasonal tech purchase? Heres our advice for hassle-free returns and exchanges, online and in person. Answer Line: I must run this program on computers other than my own 12.27.2012 7:22 AM Lyman E Bertsch needs to run an application on a relative's computer. Installing the program isn't an option. Can Lyman run the program off a flash drive? Survey: E-book reading up, print reading declines 12.27.2012 11:15 AM More Americans read e-books in the last year, with 23 percent of those ages 16 and over going digital, compared to 16 percent in the previous survey for the Pew Internet & American Life Project, which released its latest results on e-book readership Thursday. Toshiba to launch 20-megapixel image chip for digital cameras 12.27.2012 8:00 AM Toshiba is preparing a 20-megapixel image sensor for digital cameras that it says will be the highest resolution of its kind. My five favorite business tips of 2012 12.27.2012 8:16 AM Ready to take 2013 by storm? Start by reviewing some of the top productivity tips from the past year. 2012's most innovative tech gear 12.27.2012 8:27 AM Innovative gear in 2012 pushed the envelope, even if gadgets weren't a huge consumer hits. Five reasons 2012 was a great year for Linux 12.27.2012 8:30 AM Numerous market factors have allowed the free and open source operating system to make great strides. Windows 8's uptake falls behind Vista's pace 12.27.2012 9:15 AM With just a week left in the month, Windows 8's usage uptake has slipped behind Vista's at the same point in its release, according to data from Net Applications. 2012: The year Android truly challenged iOS 12.27.2012 7:30 AM Android 'Jelly Bean,' Samsung's Notes, and Google's Nexuses finally delivered compelling capabilities as Apple stalled       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107