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Written by a NortonLifeLock employee


 

Jan. 18, 2018

Malicious software that uses encryption to hold data for ransom has become
wildly successful over the last few years. The purpose of this software is to
extort money from the victims with promises of restoring encrypted data. Like
other computer viruses, it usually finds its way onto a device by exploiting a
security hole in vulnerable software or by tricking somebody into installing it.
Ransomware, as it is known, scores high profile victims like hospitals, public
schools and police departments. Now it has found its way into home computers.

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The nefarious ransomware business model has turned out to be a lucrative
industry for criminals. Over the years its ill repute has made law enforcement
team up with international agencies to identify and bring down scam operators.

Most of the ransomware attacks that have taken place in the past have been
linked to poor protection practices by employees.

There are a few dos and don’ts when it comes to ransomware.

 1. Do not pay the ransom. It only encourages and funds these attackers. Even if
    the ransom is paid, there is no guarantee that you will be able to regain
    access to your files.
 2. Restore any impacted files from a known good backup. Restoration of your
    files from a backup is the fastest way to regain access to your data.
 3. Do not provide personal information when answering an email, unsolicited
    phone call, text message or instant message. Phishers will try to trick
    employees into installing malware, or gain intelligence for attacks by
    claiming to be from IT. Be sure to contact your IT department if you or your
    coworkers receive suspicious calls.
 4. Use reputable antivirus software and a firewall. Maintaining a strong
    firewall and keeping your security software up to date are critical. It’s
    important to use antivirus software from a reputable company because of all
    the fake software out there.
 5. Do employ content scanning and filtering on your mail servers. Inbound
    e-mails should be scanned for known threats and should block any attachment
    types that could pose a threat.
 6. Do make sure that all systems and software are up-to-date with relevant
    patches. Exploit kits hosted on compromised websites are commonly used to
    spread malware. Regular patching of vulnerable software is necessary to help
    prevent infection.
 7. If traveling, alert your IT department beforehand, especially if you’re
    going to be using public wireless Internet. Make sure you use a trustworthy
    Virtual Private Network (VPN) when accessing public Wi-Fi like Norton Secure
    VPN.

Ransomware criminals often attack small and medium sized businesses. Among other
cyber attacks, ransomware is one criminal activity that can be easily worked
around with the above-mentioned solutions. Norton Security Premium coupled with
education about these threats is an excellent protection plan for today's cyber
landscape.

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Editorial note: Our articles provide educational information for you.
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fraud, or threat we write about. Our goal is to increase awareness about cyber
safety. Please review complete Terms during enrollment or setup. Remember that
no one can prevent all identity theft or cybercrime, and that LifeLock does not
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