How to Prevent Ransomware from Locking up your Computer

REVE Antivirus labs have been detecting increased number of ransomware infections over the last few weeks. As of late the famous Dridex ransomware is seen to be spreading at a quick pace. Such incidents detect a clear trend that malware authors are steadily shifting to serious money making ransomware variants. Ransomware is proven to be a highly effective money extortion mechanism over the last year. Ransomware is increasingly being used along with other successful and penetrative malware propogation techniques such as spam campaigns, phishing attacks and more. It has become effective because of the vicinity of bitcoins, advanced cash that empowers cybercriminals to gather cash secretly.

It is seen that the number of ransomware detections for the last 7 weeks starting from February 1^st 2016 has been nearly 450,000, which comes out to b approximately 9,000 ransomware detections every single day. This shows that there is a considerable rise in the ransomware detections as compared to the past. This highlights the developing danger of ransomware to organizations and individual clients.

How to avoid ransomware infections

1.       Back up your data

When the case of data security, the first step comes is to classify your data properly. It is important for data owners to segregate their data into crucial, moderate or dispensable categories and look out for ways to secure their most sensitive information. Also try to save your data into different places on your PC. All the sensitive information ought not be put in one specific spot.

2.       Update your OS and other applications

Malware developers usually exploit vulnerabilities in the applications and the OS to breach our system security. In order to avoid such incidences, it is highly recommended to download OS updates and keep your system protected. The most commonly targeted applications are Java, Adobe Flash Player, MS office, Google Chrome and many more.

3.       Be cautious of suspicious emails and attachments

Spam emails have become one of the most effective ways for ransomware to enter into our system. Many a times programmer send masked messages that gives an impression of being valid however when the users click on these some malevolent or dangerous opens that causes harm to the system. When it comes to email security, the following security measures can be taken:

• Never open or execute attachments that are received from unknown senders
• Make sure to check the content of the email properly before opening
• Personalize spam settings for your inbox
• Install an add on that blocks automatic pop ups

Recently, ransomware infections have begun spreading JavaScript codes on websites as well. There are multiple ways through which ranswomware can get into your PC. REVE Antivirus defends you against the latest malware through its virus signature updates on a daily basis. Moreover, REVE Antivirus security products also provide multiple lines of defense such as virus protection, Email protection, category based blocking with its advanced parental control and a lot more.

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