ransomware Archives

Jul132018 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

Guide to Avoiding Ransomware Attacks

Technology

Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that can infect computers. It usually encrypts files on the victim's hard drive so that they become inaccessible unless a ransom amount ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars is paid. Some types of ransomware also threaten to publish the files online if payment isn't made. While many people think that ransomware is a new phenomenon, this type of cyber security threat has been around for quite some time. In fact, the first documented ransomware attack took place in 1989. The malware that delivered the attack was poorly designed, making it possible to restore the affected files without paying. However, in the last few years, ransomware has gotten more prevalent and sophisticated. The availability of anonymous crypto...

Sep222017 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips How To Protect Your Data From Ransomware Attack

Business, Technology

In the first quarter of this year the Kaspersky Lab Malware Report noted there was an increase of 250 percent in mobile ransomware. More than 200,000 mobile ransomeware files were detected and these attacks result with significant cost for businesses. If taken a look at the estimates of Cybersecurity Ventures, the global damage costs could be more than $5 billion in 2017. The cost calculation considers lost data, uptime and productivity. Below are some important tips how to keep you data safe in this era of cybercriminals: Anti-virus developing companies suggest to update your system regularly and use layer protection. Hackers usually targets older versions of operating systems, software applications and browsers. It has been seen they are not so well prepared to attack the lates...

Jun272017 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips How To Keep Computes Safe From Petya Ransomware

Technology

Uncountable number of computers have been knocked down by the latest Petya ransomware and security experts believe Ukraine firm is behind the attack. Below are some important tips how to keep your computers safe from such ransomware attacks in future and what to do if your computer is infected: Update It is always suggested to every individual, institutions and companies to update the Microsoft software on regular basis as ransomware uses the same vulnerability which is dubbed. Meanwhile, many anti-virus companies including Kaspersky, McAfee and Bitdefender have detected such ransomeware and have stopped those in their programs from spreading. More update Take serious note that all the connected computers in your network are using the latest Microsfot Windows software patch...

Feb132017 by Paul LinusNo Comments

What More Can Ransomware Do In 2017, 2018 And Further

Technology

Ransomware is to grow further this year and in near future. It will be more aggressive than what the tech world has seen until now. It will include higher ransom payments and assume to even go beyond attacking data. It may shut down complete computer systems of factories or utilities. If believed to United States Department of Homeland Security official Neil Jenkins, the ransomware has so far shown to be effective and there's no reason for it to stop. Experts at the recent RSA cybersecurity conference fear ransomware will spread and one estimate reveals in 2016 it has already raked in $1 billion. The ransomware computer infections first targets data of victims and encrypt it. Once done, it threatens to be deleting the captured data unless a payment is made. Usually the cybercr...