Oh, great. Computer security researchers have developed a proof-of-concept for a type of ransomware that would act when you try to *upload* a file. It would be able to encrypt any files in the folder you uploaded from, and any subfolders of it.

This is a proof-of-concept; the researchers have not seen any such attacks in the wild. But stay careful out there, okay?

Affects Chrome and Edge, but *not* Firefox or Safari!

https://theconversation.com/cybersecurity-researchers-spotlight-a-new-ransomware-threat-be-careful-where-you-upload-files-219560

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Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files

Modern web browsers are increasingly becoming like virtual computers, able to send email and play music and videos. The downside is it’s a new way for hackers to get into your computer.

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