How To Protect Yourself From Ransomware Attacks?
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1. Keep your operating system and other software up to date. This will ensure that you have the latest security patches installed and any vulnerabilities are closed.
2. Use a reliable anti-virus and anti-malware software and keep it up to date.
3. Regularly back up your files and store the backups in an external location.
4. Restrict access to your network and systems by implementing user and group level access controls.
5. Be cautious when opening email attachments and links from unknown senders.
6. Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
7. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public networks.
8. Disable macros in Office documents.
9. Use application whitelisting to block unapproved software.
10. Regularly train your employees on security best practices.