6 Tips to Protect against Ransomware

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6 Tips to Keep in Mind For Protecting Against
Ransomware
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• With the advancement in technology, the need to
  be wary of cyber security keeps growing. In
  todays post, we take you through some of
  the tips for protecting yourself against
  ransomware.
• Lets dive right in
• Avoid opening email attachments from unknown
  sources
• Opening email attachments indiscriminately could
  get your devices infected with ransomware. To be
  safe, only open emails that are genuinely sent to
  you and from senders, you can identify. If
  you are not sure whether the email was
  indeed directed to you, you could call the sender
  to clarify with them. Do not hesitate to delete
  suspicious emails that look like phishing
  attacks. If you cannot easily make a judgment,
  you can consult your IT department.
• Shun suspicious sites
• As you surf the internet, beware of malicious
  sites that are potentially dangerous. Fake gaming
  and file sharing sites are especially prone to
  hidden ransomware that

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• could infect your device. Avoid downloading
  free files as they could come along with the
  viruses. Also, check the sites URL if it
  doesnt bear the s in HTTPS, there is a
  chance that they are not safe to visit.
  When you must visit such potentially
  malicious sites, ensure you are protected
  by advanced anti-virus software
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• Regularly update your computer system and
  software
• Updated computer systems and software are
  especially difficult for ransomware to intrude.
  Criminals are constantly searching for
  potential loopholes in computer systems where
  they can quickly attack and infect your
  system. That is why computer system
  developers regularly update and release
  up-to-date systems for download. To keep
  safe, keep updating to new versions of the
  software you are using on your computer.
• Keep your passwords to yourself
• Not always are ransomware passed through
  emails or downloads there are instances
  where your system is hacked and infected with the
  virus. In such cases, having a solid password
  could keep you on the safer side. There are also
  instances when one computer is hacked and
  ransomware is transferred to another computer
  when the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol
  (RDP) is activated. To be on the safer
  side, disable this protocol when it is not
  necessary.
• Shut down all network connections
• If at some point you suspect that your system is
  likely to be infected, immediately disconnect it
  from Wi-Fi or the internet. Ransomware is
  usually designed to encrypt your data and seize
  it to prevent you from retrieving it until you
  pay them the demanded amount. When you quickly
  disconnect from the internet, you might be able
  to curtail the process before the malware
  encrypts all your data. Shutting down the
  network will also prevent the virus from
  infecting other computers in your company. If
  you act fast enough, you might save the day!
• Always backup your data
• The easiest way to emerge a victory out of a
  ransomware attack is to always back up your
  current data versions. The primary goal of a
  ransomware attack is to hold hostage of your data
  so that they can demand money. If you have a
  backup of your

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data, you will not be intimidated by their
threats. If this idea excites you, you can always
look for backup products that match your
organizations business needs. If your device has
been taken hostage, before you pay the ransom,
you will want to see if data recovery is a
viable solution. Please feel free to contact
Taking It Mobile at [phone] for further
details and assistance today!
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