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Ransomware: Biggest Threat To The Data Security

Ransomware is a new kind of computer virus (it locks/ encrypts all your data with onion layer technology) and when it attacks none of your data files will work, it attacks excel, access, PowerPoint accounting data base etc,

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Major Source of Ransomware Virus attack

Ransomware virus enter into computer by
-Unwanted emails
-Un- trusted website

Unfortunately there is no Cure or recover method, Only Prevention helps. So request you to immediately follow the below practices :

1) Take data backup everyday into external devices(pen drive, usb HDD etc)

2) Install a reputed Total Security/ Internet Security- not just Anti Virus

3) Most importantly Do not open any un known mails & email attachments

4) They demand huge amount, mostly in bit coins to give your data back up,  but do not pay as you may loose data and money at the end


5) Always use secured email service that can stop spam mail at server level.

Be alert and stay safe, inform the above points to your accountants and staff

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