Protect yourself from new ransomware threat

By WTOP Staff
July 25, 2014 | 8:33 AM

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Q: I’ve been infected with the CryptoWall virus that’s locked me out of my own files. They are demanding $750 to give me my files back. Is there any other way to unlock my files?

A: CryptoWall is the most recent iteration of what is known as

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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