What is ransomeware attack??
Ransomware is used by cybercriminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand a “ransom” — anywhere between a couple of hundred to thousands of dollars — be paid.
How to secure your bussiness from these ransomeware attacks ???
- Download the Latest Patches: Ensure that your
applications and operating system have been patched
with the latest updates. - Backup Your Files: Create secure backups of important
data regularly, so if your files become inaccessible you
can restore them. - Check SMB Communication: Follow best practices for
Server Message Block (SMB) and stay updated with the
latest version. - Install the Latest Security: Install and maintain anti-
virus software, firewalls, and email filters to minimize
malicious traffic. - Think Before You Click: Click only on links or
attachments in email if you know the sender. Be
particularly wary of compressed or ZIP file attachments. - Don’t Give Out Internal Info: Be suspicious of
unsolicited phone calls, or email messages from people
wanting information about your organization. - Be Cautious with Websites: Be careful about
submitting sensitive information before checking
a website’s security. Pay attention to the URL of a
website. Malicious websites may look identical to a
legitimate site, but the URL may use a variation in
spelling or a different domain.
Individuals are often the first line of defense against cyber
The biggest Example of Ransomeware attack …
Kesaya ransomeware attack which affect 800 to 1500 small businesses in Russia and stops there marketing activities sometimes…
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