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The WannaCry Ransomeware that swept the globe recently has proven so malicious. Many government systems were down because of this widespread cyberattack. <\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span>LGMS founder C.F, Fong<\/span><\/a>, the cyber security expert, one of his clients\u2019 companies personal laptop has already been infected with this ransomware. <\/span><\/p>\n So, how can we protect our PCs from this terrible ramsomware?<\/span><\/p>\n The malware or \u201cWannaCry\u201d is delivered as a Trojan through a loaded hyperlink that can be accidentally opened by a victim through an email, advert on a webpage or a Dropbox link. <\/span><\/p>\n Once it has been activated, the program spreads through the computer and locks all the files with the same encryption used for instant messages.<\/span><\/p>\n Once the files have been encrypted it deletes the originals and delivers a ransom note in the form of a readme file.<\/span><\/p>\n It also changes the victim’s wallpaper to a message demanding USD300 in Bitcoin currency to return the files.<\/span><\/p>\n From time to time, Microsoft will release multiple security patches to protect your OS from cyberattack. In fact, <\/span>Microsoft released a security update<\/span><\/a> which addressed the vulnerability to \u201cWannaCrypt\u201d malicious software back in March 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n The vulnerability does not exist within Windows 10, the latest version of the software, but is present in all versions of Windows prior to that, dating back to Windows XP.<\/span><\/p>\n This is another major way how the ransomware was spread. Once you click and download the attachment, your PC data will be encrypted and prompt to pay the ransom fee.<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, we recommend using caution when clicking directly on any links in email even if the sender is someone you know. Hackers are constantly innovating the malware to spreading more to public.<\/span><\/p>\n Prevention is better than cure.<\/span><\/p>\n Instead of paying $300 to the hacker to unlock your important files on your PC, why don\u2019t have a full backup of your data & system regularly? <\/span><\/p>\n Exabytes Server Backup<\/span><\/a> offers easy-to-use disaster recovery and data protection solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments.<\/span><\/p>\n While there are many backup solutions on the market, finding the one that truly gives you the protection you need is not easy.<\/span><\/p>\n Acronis, an internationally renowned provider of backup and disaster recovery solution provider restores your data and system if attacked by cybercriminals. <\/span><\/p>\n For those who have been infected, <\/span>expert recommend not to pay the ransom<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Not only it does not guarantee restoration of any files, it also funds future crime.<\/span><\/p>\n You might be tempted to pay by Bitcoins to settle the trouble, but remember, the next variant of WannaCry is coming soon, as warned by many experts. <\/span><\/p>\n Sadly, there is no confirmed fix for WannaCry ransomware available for this time.<\/span><\/p>\n So far, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is yet to receive any official report of WannaCry attack. <\/span><\/p>\n However, everyone should always stick to all the best practices to protect against ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAlways have a <\/span>backup plan<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nHow Does WannaCry Ransomware Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\nWhat You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Secure<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1) Update and Patching Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS)<\/h3>\n
2) Don\u2019t Open Any Malicious Email Attachments<\/span><\/h3>\n
3) Always Have Backups, Backups and Backups<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPay the Ransom or Not?<\/span><\/h2>\n
This is Just a Warning<\/span><\/h2>\n