Prevent your company's data from being hijacked

He ransomware It's as scary as its name, and if our company isn't properly protected, it puts us in a difficult situation, so it's best to know how to avoid it.
 

What is ransomware?

This specific type of malicious software It is used for extortion. When a device is successfully attacked, the malware It locks the screen or encrypts the information stored on the disk and automatically demands a ransom from the victim with all the details to make the payment.
 

How to recognize ransomware?

If we have been attacked, the ransomware In most cases, it will display a ransom message on the screen, or add a text file (message) to all affected folders. Many families of ransomware They also change the extension of the encrypted files.
 

How does ransomware work?

There are multiple techniques that the creators of ransomware They use:
• Ransomware diskcoder: It encrypts the entire disk and prevents the user from accessing the operating system.
• Screen locker: blocks access to the device screen.
• Crypto-ransomware: encrypts the information stored on the victim's disk.
• PIN locker: It attacks Android devices and changes access codes to lock users out.
 

How can I stay protected?

Apply these basic rules to avoid losing your information:
• Reduces the attack surface by disabling or uninstalling all the unnecessary services or programs.
• Analyze networks for at-risk accounts that use cweak passwords.
• Limits or blocks the use of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) from outside the network, or enables Network Level Authentication.
• Use a virtual private network(VPN).
• Check the firewall configuration.
• Check the traffic policies between the internal network and the external network (internet).
• Set a password in your security solution settings to protect it and prevent it from being disabled by the attacker.
• Protect your backups with two-factor or multi-factor authentication.
• Train your employees regularly to recognize and deal with phishing attacks.
 
However, to help users/businesses recognize, avoid, and eliminate the ransomware The most effective option is to implement a reliable, multi-layered solution.
If you want to avoid problems… get up to date on security. Apen We can help you implement these measures to protect your company's data.