Ransomware: Ways to Protect Yourself & Your Business

By Tim Rains, Director, Trustworthy Computing

I want to draw your attention to a type of malicious software that has been emerging in increasing numbers in several parts of the world. “Ransomware” is a type of malware that is designed to render a computer or its files unusable until a ransom is paid to the attackers. Ransomware often masquerades as an official-looking warning from a well-known law enforcement agency, such as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Metropolitan Police Service of London.

It’s important for small and medium sized businesses to be aware of this type of threat and take precautions to defend themselves from it, because if attackers successfully lock the business out of their systems or encrypt their files, it could have a devastating impact on their business. The good news is that it is fairly easy to help protect yourself from this type of threat.  See more >>