Ransomware

Question 1

What is Ransomware?

Answer 1

Type of malicious software that is designed to block access to a computer system or its data by encrypting it until a ransom is paid to the attacker

Question 2

How can we protect ourselves and our organizations against ransomware?

Answer 2

■ Always conduct regular backups
■ Install software updates regularly
■ Provide security awareness training to your users
■ Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Question 3

What should you do if you find yourself or your organization as the victim of a ransomware attack?

Answer 3

■ Never pay the ransom
■ Disconnect your machine from the network
■ Notify the authorities
■ Restore your data and systems from known good backups