podcastsinenglish Level B.65 Ransomware
May 18, 2017
Explore the alarming rise in ransomware attacks affecting computers worldwide. Discover how this malicious software encrypts files and demands payment, often in untraceable Bitcoin. Learn about the infection routes, like compromised email documents, and why major organizations are particularly vulnerable, such as unpatched Windows systems. With 50% of UK businesses targeted in the past year, experts emphasize the critical need for regular software updates to fend off these growing threats.
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Ransomware Locks Systems For Payment
- Ransomware is malware that locks a computer and demands payment for release.
- It can stop entire organisations working until they pay or restore from backups.
Keep Software Fully Patched
- Do keep your computer software fully up to date to block known vulnerabilities.
- Apply patches immediately because malware often exploits already-patched holes.
Don't Open Suspicious Attachments
- Avoid opening unexpected email attachments like infected Word docs or PDFs.
- Because once opened the malware can install itself and spread across your network.