Tag: backup

Best practices to protect against the WannaCry ransomware

May 18, 2017

As mentioned in a previous blog post, ESET detects and blocks the WannaCryptor.D threat and its variants. ESET currently detects ransomware behavior as FileCoder, and all ESET products provide multiple layers of technologies to protect computers from this infection. Take these steps now We strongly recommend using the following best practices for enhanced security. 1.    Keep … More Best practices to protect against the WannaCry ransomware

Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts

January 31, 2017

Pause for a minute. 2017 has arrived before we even realized it was coming. And it’s brought with it an army of new buzzwords, fresh security threats and an even more switched-on world than 2016. Before we entangle ourselves in everything digital that this year has to offer, it’s important to heed expert advice. Take … More Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts

Backups: The best way to fight possible ransomware infections

October 17, 2016

Ransomware can be extremely scary – the encrypted files can essentially be considered damaged and beyond repair. But if you have properly prepared your system, it is really nothing more than a nuisance. The single most important thing you can do to prepare for emergencies, including being affected by ransomware, is to have regularly updated … More Backups: The best way to fight possible ransomware infections