This month’s ‘Ouch!’ (PDF) is about Ransomware, that nasty type of malware that encrypts your data files and (if you’re lucky) allows for their decryption, once you pay a ransom.

It’s definitely a worthwhile read, especially if you’re not familiar with the term. Ransomware is real, and affecting increasing numbers of users.

Also see Ransomware update, recently posted on this site.