Wanna cry ransomware cyber security awareness
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Ransomware like WannaCry encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments to regain access. WannaCry has already infected systems in healthcare, telecom and utility companies across Spain, the UK, China and other countries. To prevent infection, users should keep their operating systems, antivirus software, and backups updated, and avoid opening attachments from unknown sources.
Wanna cry ransomware cyber security awareness
- 1. 1 Cyber Security Awareness WannaCry Ransomware Fusion IT Department What is Ransomware? It’s a cyber-attack that involves hackers taking control of all the data files or in some cases complete computer making it completely inaccessible until a ransom is paid What is it all about WannaCry Ransomware? WannaCry is a Ransomware that encrypts all the data files on the infected computer and asks user to pay 300 USD to get it back. If not paid in three days it says it will double the ransom amount. Who all are impacted or can get impacted? This Ransomware has already affected high profile organizations in Spain, UK, China and other countries. These organizations include clinics and hospitals in UK, telecom, gas, electricity and other utility providers.
- 2. 2 Am I already infected? If you see the below WannaCry Ransomware screen, your data is already encrypted.
- 3. 3 What prevention should user take to avoid getting infected? Keep update your system operating system as of now- Keep regular back up:
- 4. 4 Antivirus should be updated as of now - Avoid clicking on links and opening attachment in emails from unknown and suspicious sources.