Ransomeware is a type of malware that locks your PC screen or encrypts all files like pdf, images, Docx, etc. And then the attacker asks for money to give you a Decrypt or unlock key. So today am going to explain to you how to secure or prevent yourself from such attacks.
This malware is installed in the victim's computer through phishing attacks or when the victim installs third-party software in which malware is binded by an attacker. Ransomeware malware has two main sides, the first is server-side and the second is the client-side.
Server Side
This is the attacker side in which the attacker has an admin panel to control or track the malware to perform the different tasks on the target computer by running commands.
Client Side
This is the victim side means the infected computer is controlled by the attacker and ask for a decryption key or unlock key.
How To Secure
Mainly you need to update your computer from time to time and say no to installing unknown resources software, crack software, or paid software for free. Here are some points to keep in mind.
- If your computer gets infected then first of all disconnect it from the internet connection so the attacker was unable to access your PC.
- Turn Off your computer and remove the Hard disk which contains your important files.
- Always make sure to take backup in an external pen drive of your important docs.
- Mail the message of a ransomware attack to all users.
- Install the fresh operating system to completely remove the malware from your PC.
So these are the main things you can do to prevent yourself from a Ransomware attack and I hope this information is helpful for you to make sure to share this article with all your friends to secure them. Have a nice day.
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