Stop #Ransomware - Backup Systems, Patch Software and beware suspicious emails
Lynwen Connick
Cyber Security and Technology executive l Chief Information Security Officer | CIO | Advisory Board Member | Mentor | Diversity Advocate | GAICD | CEW
Ensuring we regularly update our operating system and application software with the latest updates and backing up our computers regularly is a key way to protect ourselves from Ransomware - malicious software - that can lock our computers until a ransom is paid. It is easy to overlook the importance of such routine cyber 'hygiene' measures, but these are among the most important things we can do to stay safe online. Keeping our antivirus software up to date is another important hygiene measure.
Malicious software such as Ransomeware is often downloaded via malicious emails, so being cautious before opening attachments or links on any suspicious email is another way to prevent being infected.
These measures apply as much at home as at work. Enabling automatic updates and having an automatic backup system is key to protection against many #cybersecurity threats.
The recent #WannaCrypt campaign which caused havoc around the world is one significant example of the damage that can be done by Ransomware.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre provides good advice on how to protect from a range of cyber threats and their Essential Eight strategies is a great list of things to focus on including backing up and patching software. The ACSC 2016 threat report highlights the threat of Ransomware and the link below has useful advice on steps to take to ensure protection.
SOC2 Internal Auditor, cybersec, cloud & GenAI security consultant, author and blogger
7 年Worth reading .. however, I must say... majority of the problems happen due to human curiosity . "Click". If users can control their curiosity and can have control on 'Click'ing on unknown URLs, or opening up mails from unknown senders, they will remain safe. As per my analysis, WannaCry could not impact much on Corporates, but mostly played havoc on personal computers. From organisational point of view, besides conventional security practices; organisations should focus on employee security awareness . Because, end users are the key to us hold any security practices. It's a more of a cultural change rather technological change.
Account Director driving complex transformation initiatives for the Victorian Government
7 年Vincent Bovalino great article re the value of patching.
CISO & Board Advisor
7 年I saw someone use the acronym PUB to illustrate some of the basics of avoiding ransomware: PATCH, beware of UNSOLICITED emails and BACKUP important data Get the basics right first before looking at complex solutions - focus on getting to the PUB!
IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Risk Management, and GRC | Master of Risk Management
7 年Try this Password # WNcry@2o17
can you provide the sender address who sends this emails which contains this ransomware. thanks