How To Avoid & Prevent Ransomware

Ransomware is particularly insidious. Although ransomware often travels through email, it has also been known to take advantage of backdoors or vulnerabilities.

Here are some ways you can avoid falling victim and be locked out of your own data.

1. Backup Your Systems, Locally & In The Cloud
The first step to take is to always backup your system. Locally, and offsite.

This is essential. First, it will keep your information backed up in a safe area that hackers cannot easily access. Secondly, it will make it easier for you to wipe your old system and repair with backup files in case of an attack.

Failure to back up your system can cause irreparable damage.

Use a cloud backup solution to protect your data. By protecting your data in the cloud, you keep it safe from infection by ransomware. Cloud backups introduce redundancy and add an extra layer of protection.

Have multiple backups just in case the last back up got overwritten with encrypted ransomware files.

2. Segment Network Access
Limit the data an attacker can access. With dynamic control access, you help ensure that your entire network security is not compromised in a single attack. Segregate your network into distinct zones each requiring different credentials.

3. Early Threat Detection Systems
You can install ransomware protection software that will help identify potential attacks. Early unified threat management programs can find intrusions as they happen and prevent them. These programs often offer gateway antivirus software as well.

Use a traditional firewall that will block unauthorized access to your computer or network. Couple this with a program that filters web content specifically focused on sites that may introduce malware.

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Also, use email security best practices and spam filtering to keep unwanted attachments from showing up in your email inbox.

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