{"id":6541,"date":"2018-09-05T14:21:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T19:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/?p=6541"},"modified":"2022-04-01T02:23:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T07:23:53","slug":"reliable-tips-that-will-prevent-you-from-being-victimized-by-ransomware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.filecloud.com\/blog\/reliable-tips-that-will-prevent-you-from-being-victimized-by-ransomware\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliable Tips That Will Prevent You From Being Victimized by Ransomware"},"content":{"rendered":"

In spite of the fact that it\u2019s causing millions of dollars of cybercrime-related damage to businesses annually, not many enterprise computer users truly understand what ransomware is. Naturally, till the time WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks became global discussion points in the first half of 2017, even the general understanding of this form of cybercrime wasn\u2019t any good. A recent survey done with business executives revealed that 1 in 3 would agree to pay to retrieve stolen or locked data. For organizations that have already been targeted once, the percentage becomes almost double (55%).<\/p>\n

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A Refresher on Ransomware<\/h2>\n

Ransomware is perpetrated via spam links and phishing emails, which eventually lead to the installation of codes that lock out your computer\u2019s data, after which the perpetrators ask you to pay ransom to get the data unlocked. Because business and massive financial value (even if it\u2019s notional) it\u2019s clear that the \u2018revenue model\u2019 of ransomware will keep on motivating cybercriminals to advance their means and methods. The responsibility of keeping your data secure rests with you. And there\u2019s a lot you can do. Read on.<\/p>\n

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Become a Data Backup Ninja<\/h2>\n

Why would anybody pay a ransom if they had another copy of the locked data available! The way to do so has become a process at backing up your business data. For starters, you have the option of storing your data in external hard disks. That\u2019s because the costs per GB of this mode of storage are dropping regularly. Then, there are many affordable clouds based storage service that you can trust to automatically sync up your imports data folders to an online database, ensuring you always have the latest data backup ready. Even cybersecurity experts agree; next to having a reliable anti ransomware software protecting your computers, taking regular backups is the best way to stay safe from ransomware.<\/p>\n

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Separate Personal and Work Activity to Different Hardware<\/h2>\n

Your business data is invaluable. Separating business and personal work to different hardware can be a pain, but the rewards are worth the pain.<\/p>\n

Invariably, the applications and web-based tools you use for personal work aren\u2019t half as secured as the applications that your business\u2019 IT team takes care of. Don\u2019t let convenience become a cause of falling prey to ransomware.<\/p>\n

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Educate End Users about Ransomware Cyber Crime and Related Tactics<\/h2>\n

Lack of awareness that cyber criminals are out there on the prowl is a major reason why people end up as victims of ransomware. To make things better, leading organizations are already using these strategies:<\/p>\n