Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. To protect yourself from ransomware, you can take the following steps:
- Keep your operating system and software up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
- Use a reliable antivirus software and keep it up to date.
- Be cautious of suspicious email attachments or links from unknown senders. Do not open them and delete them immediately.
- Use strong and unique passwords for all your online accounts.
- Backup your important files regularly to an external hard drive or cloud storage. This way, you can restore your data in case of a ransomware attack.
- Disable macros in Microsoft Office files and only enable them if you are certain they are safe.
- Use ad-blockers and pop-up blockers to avoid clicking on malicious ads.
- Be wary of downloading software or apps from untrusted sources.
- Educate yourself and your employees about phishing and social engineering attacks, and how to identify and avoid them.
- Consider using security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and prevent ransomware attacks.