We all have heard about some internet enemies that are known as DoubleLocker, Petya, NonPetya, Loser, Bad Rabbit, WannaCry etc. It is right to say that they are not just internet enemies but the enemies of every internet user. No company like big, medium or large firm to an individual internet user is safe from these enemies. They do not only hack your data, corrupt your files but also blackmail you to pay them ransom. This is really a shameful deed but obviously, this world exists with both goodness and badness. It is important to note that many experts thought about it that how they can actually recommend users to secure themselves. Consequently, they came to some points and they want these points to be considered by every single user and the company that exists on internet.
These are basically 5 main points and every point should be considered and taken seriously by every user on internet.
1. Create Backup
2. Go for Patch up
3. Never ever think to click on unwanted, unknown, random and suspicious links and options
4. Get AV products installed on your device (both desktop and mobile)
5. If you are blackmailed by these people then never ever pay them ransom. Say NO to ransom.
1. Create Backup:
First create backups of all the data files that are present in your computer. Creating backups is really important when you work on computer. It is correct that you can save data easily on computer and for long time but it is also correct that they can be stolen or destroyed by such malware attacks. Just do create backups by uploading them on cloud or savings them in USBs or hard drives.
2. Go for patch up:
Always go for cracked software. Never ever go for stolen, pirated or related stuff for your computer. They may come with unwanted links and issues that can be proved very much unethical and problematic for you. You must always go for patch up. Always go for the right product with legal activation keys.
3. Never ever think to click on unwanted, unknown, random and suspicious links and options:
Whenever you find any link or unwanted ad and it asks you to click it with yes or no options then do not go for it if you do not know about it. Clicking on malicious or unwanted links can risk your computer. You must be very sharp if you are using internet. You must know about the malicious attacks. You should know that you simply cannot trust every link, ad, option or anything else simply “unwanted”. You can also not trust unethical, prohibited or illegal websites or marketplaces.
4. Get AV products installed on your device (both desktop and mobile):
First get antivirus products installed on your computer. You should install helpful antivirus products that are top rated in the market. Having antivirus product is important in both mobile and desktop based devices. These antivirus products come with a lot of features that are quite enough to secure your systems or at least inform you about any malware attack that your device faces.
a) Can antivirus recover your encrypted files?
Yes, antivirus can recover your encrypted files but antivirus comes to know about malicious attacks later when some files get hacked or corrupted. But soon after knowing such issues, antivirus does work and try its best to recover your data. By any means, installing antivirus on your computer is a recommendable, reliable and must option.
5. If you are blackmailed by these people then never ever pay them ransom. Say NO to ransom.
If you find that hackers are blackmailing you with your personal or professional data then do not say yes to ransom. Never ever get blackmailed at any cost. File complaints against such issues and never ever compromise with such criminals.
