Alert Squeezer (Ransomware)

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Do you already know this wringer ?? or maybe you have never heard of it !!

Well, friend NulisTechno, we will explain about this blackmailer and also tips for handling it.

What is a ransomware ??

Well, maybe you are familiar with the word. So this ransomware is a type of Malware (malicious code) which will block your personal data, and then ask the victims to pay a sum of money, which if not done will threaten to publish, retrieve or delete important data.

Is ransomware still rife today ??

Of course, this Ransomware still exists today. However, the number has now decreased since the big event 3 years ago. It was noted in the statistical report that, during the first 3 months of 2020, there were 269,204 blocking efforts of the Ransomware that attacked businesses with a 20-250 employee scale in the Southeast Asia region. Even though this region has experienced a decline, risks will still arise primarily for business people.

How can Ransomware enter and attack ??

Often, this ransomware enters through the network and is brought in by the victims themselves. Have you ever gotten a strange e-mail, or sometimes it's called an "invoice" from people you don't know? Or even from people you know? Well, you must be aware, yes, because it could be strange messages are Ransomware disguised as trojans. And when you start opening or even downloading it, it will work and find your important data.

How to prevent and overcome Ransomware ??

1. Back-Up Data

Now, you also need to have a backup of your data. Which, if Ransomware attacks your device, then you already have your important data. And for now, maybe cloud storage is a good place to store your data.

2. Providing education to employees

For you business people, of course this ransomware must be overcome or prevented together. Because, if these employees are not given education related to Ransomware, then they could have inadvertently inserted it into your business's internal devices, and consequently data will also be quickly taken over. So you have to explain the simple rules but can prevent your business from being attacked by Ransomware.

3. Provide multiple layers of security.

Secure all data points on the network that can result in the entry of this Ransomware attack, whether it's through hardware or software platforms.

4. Always Update

How not, all the time this Ransomware is also developing in new ways, so it is important for you to always update the operating system or security. Because old security cannot detect or prevent Ransomware in new ways.

5. Use the tool for Ransomware

You can try and use Ransomware for free, namely Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business. If you use the latest version, then you will get a feature to prevent the exploitation of Ransomware and other vulnerabilities found in software and applications. For you Windows 7 users, of course we already know that with the end of Win 7, the vulnerability and security in Windows 7 will no longer be overcome by the developer, so using this tool will also be very useful for you.

What if the device has been exposed to Ransomware ??

• Unblock it on your computer and delete all Malware - Obviously, you won't be able to run the operating system when it is blocked. However, you can use a free utility which will remove all blocking and will help Windows to boot, this utility is Kaspersky Windows Unlocker. As for Cryptors this is a more difficult problem to solve. The first step, you have to do an antivirus scan and then delete all existing Malware.
• Don't want to pay, just report !! - all you need to remember, this Ransomware is a criminal offense. Then you must report this crime to local law enforcement, do not let you pay money because it will also make the perpetrators to repeat it again.
• Get your files back - of course if you already have a backup file, this will greatly facilitate you, but if you don't have it, you can describe your file by using a special utility called decryptors. You can find free descriptions at Noransom.kaspersky.com. made by Kaspersky. And what you need to remember, you have to visit the site that is really official because if not, you will make your device more and more attacked by malware.
• Involve the experts - if you don't find a description online then you can contact a trusted cyber security vendor so they check whether there is a description tool related to Ransomware that has attacked you.

Well, that was an explanation from us. Stay alert, don't let the Ransomware crime be able to attack your device. And don't let you become victims of blackmail. See you in our other posts 😊😊

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