The Rise of Ransomware Attacks and How You Can Protect Yourself

Cyber attacks are on the rise and cyber security is becoming more and more difficult to grasp. With ransomware attacks steadily increasing, these tips can help you better protect yourself. Ransomware attacks are becoming more and more common. Since they are on the rise, you should be doing everything possible to protect yourself. You may […]

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Cyber attacks are on the rise and cyber security is becoming more and more difficult to grasp. With ransomware attacks steadily increasing, these tips can help you better protect yourself.

Ransomware attacks are becoming more and more common. Since they are on the rise, you should be doing everything possible to protect yourself. You may not be able to completely avoid them even with the best protection but you can take other steps to ensure you are not a victim.

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Ransomware Attacks on the Rise

No one wants to be the victim of a ransomware attack but according to data recently released from Kaspersky Lab, the number of people who have been attacked have more than doubled in the last quarter. In Q3 of 2016 alone, there were 821,865 victims of ransomware. This does not include other types of cyber attacks. Not only that, but the number of people who have been attacked has been steadily rising during 2016 and does not show any sign of slowing down.

Ransomware attacks occur when a cyber attacker hacks your system and takes hold of your files. They will not allow you access your files in any way unless you pay them a “ransom” that will allow them to release the files back to you. This is not only inconvenient, but also can be very dangerous. With attacks happening more frequently, it is best to take steps to better protect yourself.

What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Even though it is scary how many attacks are happening these days, that does not mean you do not have a way to better protect yourself from them. One of the best ways to protect yourself is by having software installed that will prevent attacks from ransomware and malware while also notifying you of potential threats. You can purchase packages that are monthly and yearly. If you have protection on your devices, it is much more difficult for someone to target you. Other things you can do to protect yourself include:

  • Backing up your devices so you can have access to them no matter what
  • Updating software whenever available so you have the best protection
  • Practicing safety when communicating with people you do not know
  • Ignoring emails that are spam and not clicking the links within them.

If you want some help protecting your computer from ransomware attacks, be sure to contact Sensible Systems, LLC. by {email} or (877) 773-6797. They can help you find the ideal solutions and protections in Littleton so you can be safer on the internet.

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