How To Avoid Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware On The Rise

Malware is a big problem for both business and the average person. The concept of ransomware originates with Malware that holds your data, and devices, ransom for various reasons. Your system could easily be infected via phishing – another reason to be so cautious about where you click.

You might be wondering what exactly happens during these attacks. Ransomware attacks usually originate with spear phishing attempts through emails or software downloads. But, that’s only the beginning. The below infographic walks you through the 5-key-steps associated with a ransomware breach on your system:

Don’t Become A Statistic

Just how severe is the threat to your business? The cyber security giant, McAfee, released a report, noting a huge rise in ransomware attacks on businesses in just Q1 2019.

Play Stronger Defense

With such a growing threat you might be wondering, what can I do to step-up my security? It’s not hard to reinforce yourself against these thieves with a few tricks:

Do keep regular backups of your data
Do make scheduled updates to operating systems
Do use a reputable antivirus software to scan email systems
Don’t pay ransom demands – it encourages repeats with no guarantees

Think you’re ready? The FTC has a great quiz for testing your ability to recognize, and handle, an attack. It’s worth a few minutes now to ensure you won’t be spending weeks trying to recover later. Remember, email security, phishing and ransomware are all tied together. It’s a waterfall approach to harming your business, and your livelihood.

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