What is Ransomware and how to secure the data from it?

[zenita]

Ransomware, also called Business Email Compromise, is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users' access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock.

Here are some precautions that you can take -
For Local Pc

Avoid storing important data only on your PC.
Have 2 backups of your data on an external hard drive and in the cloud

For Online
Use a reliable, paid antivirus product with automatic update module and a real-time scanner.

[ranson]

Ransomware is a kind of cyber attack that involves hackers taking control of a computer or mobile device and demanding payment. The attackers download malicious software onto a device and then use it to encrypt the victim's information. They threaten to block access to the files until a ransom is paid.

As prevention is the best cure, one of the best ways to secure your data from it is to Back up your files. The greatest damage people suffer from a ransomware attack is the loss of files, including pictures and documents. So, it is recommended that you back up all of the information and files on your devices in a completely separate system. A good place to do this is on an external hard drive that isn't connected to the internet. This means that if you suffer an attack you won't lose any information to the hackers.

[crystal]

Ransomware is an attack wherein the user's access to data is blocked and demands payments to restore data. One of the best solutions to stay protected from ransomware is to keep your operating system and other software fully updated and patched. Also, you need to run robust and self-updating antivirus.

[zenita]

Wannacry affected those who were running unpatched OS or unsupported OS. So, it's better to use patched OS.

There was Waanacry ransomware attack recently. I wanted to know what is a ransomware attack and how to secure the data from it?