Eric Klonowski, Senior Advanced Threat Research Analyst at Webroot, sat down with TechCO to review what happened with WannaCry.
What Can Be Done to Avoid Ransomware?
Webroot offered four tips for those hoping to prepare for ransomware attacks in the near future.
- Back up your data. Unfortunately, ransomware can attack cloud storage services and network drives. Create a physical backup on a DVD or portable drive, and keep it in a secure location that is not connected to your computer.
- Make sure you are practicing good cyber hygiene. Hover before you click to make sure you know the end destination of links, change your passwords regularly and keep your operating systems up-to-date. Don’t open emails from unknown senders.
- Use antivirus software. Make sure ransomware doesn’t get on your computer by using software that can block malicious phishing sites. But, beware of free security: you get what you pay for.
- Patch and update your device. Regularly check for firmware updates for your device. This is how companies push out fixes for any known vulnerabilities.
