Oh, I forgot the most important one - FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF INTERNET SPEEDS YOU GET BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!

http://www.webroot.com/blog/2016/01/06/ransom32-raas-used-multiple-os/

Bad news: you're infected
Good news: you have a good tune to listen to while you pay the ransom

Advanced convention drinking strategies

Reminds me of my favorite Adobe story. I was trying to find a download on their website. They force you to create an account first. In frustration, I entered the email "[email protected]" as my username. Error: this email address has already been registered.

Also, if you are jealous because you're stuck on a CRT, remember:

We just got a new funding round so that we can grow faster and build more cool stuff!
https://blog.automox.com/how-30m-in-series-b-funding-accelerates-our-mission

And it means I still get paid for a while

Marketing person was walking around handing out full sized bacon ties:

@scottalanmiller said in Gaming - What's everyone playing / hosting / looking to play:

Two weeks until the summer sale... everyone ready? Start saving!!

It happens to start on Webroot's payday - convenient

http://www.inquisitr.com/3156809/teamviewer-accounts-hacked-thousands-of-customers-vulnerable/

Looks like a bad day for anyone who uses their service.

Another good one:

Pull out a card that has written on it: "sometimes my insane overpreparedness gets taken for arrogance"

Also:
"redheads"

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Launches-Free-Windows-XP-Migration-Tool-430264.shtml

I wonder if it will be any good. The last time I tried the MS application and file mover it crapped out after chugging for about 8 hours.

First five people to post something that makes me laugh out loud get a keycode for a year of Webroot for home use. Happy Birthday MangoLassi, let's have some fun!

Man hackers are getting really desperate these days

Congratudolences!

Latest blog post from our threat research team on how Locky works:
http://www.webroot.com/blog/2016/02/22/locky-ransomware/

Get a doctor's note saying you have a problem with skin irritation and ingrown hairs if you have to shave.

https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/44wrix/so_i_have_a_sceduled_call_with_a_scammer_this/

You can get the details here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/4east7/office_365_administration_center/