Ransomware is computer malware that installs covertly on a victim’s device (e.g., computer, smartphone, wearable device). It’s an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim’s data and requests payment for the decryption key. This kind of malware forces the victims to pay the hacker through online payment methods in order to grant access to their systems or to get their data back.
The best strategies you can do to protect against ransomware should include the following:
1. User awareness is the key to preventing ransomware attacks. For example, educate users against phishing emails, suspicious websites, and other scams.
2. Keep the systems and Softwares up to date.
3. Limit administrator privileges and restrict the scope of access for certain user roles.
4. Take frequent backups and store them offline because a lot of ransomware will spread through drive shares and can even reconnect a disconnected drive share.
