This week Dave and Gunnar talk about holding your TV for ransom, unwitting cryptocurrency miners, writing email with military precision.
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From September: Malware Infects 70% of Seagate Central NAS Drives, Earns $86,400
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How to Write Email with Military Precision@TheDuckTalks says: I have a friend who inspired others to use it. The Navy has many examples of it; here's the Army's take
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