Can you explain ransomware?

As technology advances, intruders use ever more sophisticated methods to steal our cash. We get short messages in our phones and mail with links to photos or programs that "interest us" however, in actual these are viruses that take control of our computer or mobile device.

For instance, you could make your advertisement on an advertising platform to sell a product. In a couple of hours, you receive an SMS offering to exchange your item for another and a link to the images of this item. In actual, if access this link using an Android device, it will download an additional program that transfers all your money to the account of the intruder.

Another popular attack method is to send out mail messages with link text and linkthat encourages users to click the link. For instance, an intruder could promise you a lucrative job, but you need to fill out an application by clicking the link. Your computer or mobile device will then be infected by trojans or "keylogger" that downloads data from your drive and stores keystrokes. The attacker could then utilize these keystrokes to attack your computer. The attacker will have the ability to examine the information received and discover your passwords. This can be used to steal your personal information or money.

What exactly is ransomware?

Ransomware is a completely new method of making money for intruders, which is founded on the psychology of humans. When you click on a hyperlink, your device will be blocked and you see the message: "You need to transfer 100dollars in order to regain access to the device and avoid data loss. "

The most common scenario is that the software code alters the autorun file or registry whenever you open such hyperlinks. The user is then shown this message. Thus, even if you transfer money to an intruder, the system will not change, and you still won't get access to your device.

Ransomware could also cause significant damage to your computer. It is important to note that ransomware doesn't create backups in this instance therefore your data will be lost forever. There is no way to access it remotely.

Therefore, it is essential to install antivirus or other scripts to fix your system. Don't ever make a transfer of money to any person!

How can you protect yourself?

It is crucial to ensure that the database for antivirus is current. In most cases antivirus systems are effective in preventing infection of the operating system.

Then, you should regularly backup your information. For this, you'll need either a portable hard drive or cloud services. It is easy to restore your files if you erase it on your device.

Most importantly, be on guard. According to research, in most cases malware can infect a computer or mobile device when you open an attachment to a letter in your mailbox, such as when opening an attached picture. Unknown recipients can send you attachments that are not appropriate to open. The best method to guard against such messages is to use temporary mailboxes to conceal your identity on the web and filter out the most suspicious messages. According to research, temporary mailboxes are least susceptible to such attacks as their time of use is only a few days.

Summary

Never open mails sent by unknown people and don't open attachments to mails from unknown people.

If your device has been blocked, never send money to an intruder since your device won't be unlocked. To resolve the issue try using antivirus or special scripts.

You can safeguard yourself from malicious attachments using disposable mailing.