Beware the 'Windows Update' that can install malware, steal your personal information, and encrypt your PC

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By Wayne WilliamsOct 19, 2020, 9:09 am243 pts
Emotet began life as a banking Trojan back in 2014 but has since evolved into something much worse -- a self-propagating platform that can deploy multiple exploits and spam campaigns. The number one malware threat today, Emotet usually takes a break during the summer months while the developers behind it work…

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