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Fake Ransomeware Scam

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KnowBe4 | Human Risk Management
Apr 29, 2026
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A Flashy pop-up + a huge ransom demand = FAKE. 🎭

"Your files aren't encrypted." It's theater designed to panic you into paying.

Close the browser. Don't click and don't pay.

Real ransomware doesn't need the dramatics. Fake ones do.

#KnowBe4 #RansomewareScam #Cybersecurity

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