Wannacry Ransomware Attack 2017 – You might be in a RISK !

This weekend around 150 countries around the globe became a part of the growing problem of ‘ransomware‘ scams. And it has not stopped yet. This malware is called WannaCry, and here is what you have to know. Hackers are currently employing this themselves. The WannaCry ransomware is still infecting many Windows computers worldwide.

And who knows?

You too might be a victim of Wannacry!

Don’t panic! There are some preventive measures for the attack.

There is not any significant effect in India unlike other nations BUT still its better to have these preventive measures implemented. Below I’ve listed some of the key pieces of information about the WANNACRY malware:

Key Information

Attack started: Friday, 12 May, 2017 

Targeting: Microsoft Windows OS

Infected computers: more than 230,000

Countries attacked: 150

Also known as: WannaCrypt, WanaCrypt0r. WCRY

Theme: Ransomware encrypting files with $300 – $1200 demand

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If a person kidnaps your son or daughter, you might pay your ransom but there’s no guarantee your kid will return.” It takes just a click from 1 person to endanger a whole enterprise. The issue with malicious software is there isn’t just one magic bullet. The usage of infected software installers is related to the prior tactic. There are lots of totally free options available for cloud storage space. Do watch the video of Cyber Security Researcher, Lakshya Jyoti Bora speaking about Wannacry Ransomware Attack. You’ll get a crystal clear concept of the prevention of this attack.

Protect yourself from Wannacry Ransomware Attack

Yes. There are a couple of ways by which you can prevent yourself from the Wannacry Ransomware Attack. ‘Right now there’s no obvious sign of the very first compromise for WannaCry,’ says Budiman Tsjin of RSA Security, part of Dell. These indicators are confirmed by analysts. The ransomware component isn’t something from the ordinary. Below, we’ll review extra elements of WannaCry, and the tools available to you today to make certain that an outbreak is prevented. Here are the ways by which you can prevent yourself:

1. Patch Windows with the latest software updates
2. Don’t open unexpected email attachments
3. Change your network settings
4. Don’t download pirated movies, music or software
5. Create and use a limited-user account
6. Back up all your files

You can read the detailed guide by clicking the button below to prevent yourself from Ransomware virus.

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