It's Way, Way Past #Wannacry Time ...and what to do about it
Number ONE: here are some bandaids to consider activating if you haven't already: https://goo.gl/6rTs0Z
(p.s. - backing up your data only solves part of your much bigger problem**)
Number TWO: the 'kill switch' is already gone: https://goo.gl/921QEw
Number THREE: 1 and 2 don't really matter. If you don't want ransomware and other security risks to touch your most important data, here's what to do from now on: https://goo.gl/c2vP29
** Backing up your data is an excellent solution for quickly re-starting your company's engines. It can't solve and won't solve your data security problem. For more reasons then these, but if your backup:
- holds the keys (allowing your data to be accessed/stolen/damaged/manipulated by your backup solution hires)
- stores your data with all the other data in the world (in essence a one pathway in and out of the storage place, allowing for easy penetration by even an inexperienced hacker)
- keeps everyday data and valuable data together (two different animals requiring two VERY different pens)
- stores one copy - if compromised, the data is gone forever
- ....and more (see number three)
Smoke and mirrors have had their day. Stop crying. Read Number 3.
Three's the (simple, brilliant, genuine, and effective) charm.