Thursday, January 5, 2017

Tech Tip Thursday - How to Remove Ransomware From Your LG TV

Yes, this is a very specific TTT and no, it hasn’t happened to me. It is a good indicator of how pervasive ransomware has become. In this case the TV’s owner downloaded an app to watch a movie. During the movie the screen froze and after a reboot, the TV loaded the Flocker ransomware. Fortunately, a simple factory reset will let resume your Netflix binging but it’s an important lesson to practice safe computing… on your TV.

https://www.grahamcluley.com/remove-ransomware-lg-smart-tv/

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