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What is ransomware?
The internet has never been more dangerous. Major cyber attacks are an almost daily news story. The recent WannaCry ransomware attack is on record as one of the worst digital attack in years. Ransomware is a malicious bit of code that completely locks down a computer until a sum of money is paid to the hackers. All of your sensitive data is blocked, and sometimes even paying the ransom won’t unlock it. A single mouse click on a bad link can expose you to risk.
Were you infected with a ransomware virus? Here’s what to do.
Don’t panic, but act fast.
1. First, never, ever pay the ransom. These are criminals you are dealing with and they may not even release your data.
2. If your infected computer or laptop is physically connected to the internet, remove the ethernet cable.
3. Next, shut the device off. This may be able to prevent the attack from completing if it has not completed yet.
4. Get help from an expert to try and recover your critical files.
Protect yourself before an attack
Are you aware of the costs to your business if you suffer an attack? According to Osterman Research, nearly 50% of organizations have been hit with some type of attack and the ransom demands are going up — Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid a $17,000 ransom in 2016. What’s worse is the price you pay losing access to critical files.
With Abel Solutions Managed IT Services, you can count on our experts to keep your business safe with the latest security options and disaster recovery procedures.
We install security measures to match your unique business needs, will assist in development of a strategy in case of a ransomware attack, and will offer consistent network monitoring as an early warning system against potential attacks.
Contact a Professional Today
Abel Solutions, LLC
3820 Mansell Road, Suite 260
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone: 678-393-1704