Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Software Security

What  NOT  to  do  when   your  terminal  seizes  and  there  is  a  big  sign  saying  your  files  are  locked  until  payment  is  made.

1.  The  first  rule  is  Do  NOT  panic
2.  Do  NOT  pay  the  service  being  offered.  They  may have  have  planted  that  Malware.
3.  Do  NOT  attempt   a  wild  fix. For  example ..  Putting the  whole  laptop  in  the  fridge is  not  really  going  to  help  the  hot  situation.
4.  Do  NOT  remove  the  Security  software. There's  a chance  that  the  software  was  removed  before  the  Malware  occurred.  It's  generally  a  good  idea  to  maintain an  up  to  date  internet  security  package.

Sometimes  the  files  are  not  encrypted  but  its  a  basic Malware  program  saying  it  is,  in  a   ruse  to  extract  payment.  Do  not  fall  for  this  trap.

If  it is  Ransomware  then  the problem  is  potentially  more  serious.  There  is  still  a  chance  however  that  the  files  can  be  retrieved  legitimately  with  current  software.




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