The world is changing. And so are you. You’re probably wondering: How will these changes impact my personal data? What steps can I take to keep myself and my family safe? We’re here with answers!
Use a good antivirus.
A good antivirus program is the best way to protect your data against Ransomware. Make sure you use an up-to-date antivirus with good protection against Ransomware and other malware.
Don’t believe the initial message.
The first thing to do is not open any attachments or click on links in your message. If you received a message from someone you don’t know, then it’s possible that they could be trying to steal your data by tricking you into downloading the virus onto your device.
If the attachment looks suspicious for whatever reason and it seems like something bad might happen if you open it—don’t do it! Always remember: never trust anyone who wants access to personal information about yourself.
Tell your family and friends.
Tell them how to protect themselves from Ransomware, and encourage them to report it if they become victims of the attack.
Keep your system up-to-date.
Keep your system up-to-date. Updating software and operating systems is one of the best ways to protect against viruses, malware, and other threats.
Update your antivirus software. The latest version of antivirus can detect and remove any new viruses that have been released since you installed your current version of antivirus—and even more importantly, it may be able to prevent an attack in advance by identifying malicious files as they’re being downloaded or uploaded from the internet (which would otherwise be invisible to traditional security measures). If you don’t update regularly then there’s a good chance that when something does happen (like ransomware) it will be too late for you!
Update all other software on your computer too: drivers for printers/scanners; office suites like Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop; browser plugins such as Flash Player (for example), Java Runtime Environment (for example) etc…
Update Office 365 (if you use it).
If you use Office 365, then it’s important to make sure that your subscription is up-to-date.
Check for updates for your version of Office 365: Go to the Microsoft site and look at the terms and conditions section. There will be a link there where you can find out what version of Office 365 you have installed on your computer. Make sure that it’s current with the latest release (if available).
Update Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer or Microsoft Word: If after checking out some other parts of this page don’t know which one(s) I’m talking about specifically then feel free to check out this table which lists all three browsers that are supported by Windows 10 as well as their respective versions used when installing them onto a machine running Windows 10 Pro 64 bit edition build 1607(x64).
Install Microsoft Security Essentials on your PC.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free antivirus program that can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. It works on Windows, Mac and Linux computers, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues. If your computer isn’t running Windows 10 or higher, you’ll need to download an older version of the software—there are versions available for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 as well as older versions of OS X (Snow Leopard through Mavericks).
The interface is easy to use; just install it like any other app on your computer and then run it regularly (once per day) when prompted by its notification tray icon while working on the computer at all times—even if no infections have been detected yet!
Don’t open suspicious emails and attachments.
One of the most important things you can do to keep your data safe is to never open attachments or emails from people you don’t know. If it’s not from a trusted source, there’s no reason to be concerned.
If an attachment looks suspicious, don’t click on it! Even if it’s just a regular Word document with some random text in it, don’t open it! You’ll just end up having all kinds of trouble later on down the line (like viruses and malware).
If you’re worried about ransomware, call Microsoft tech support or Microsoft Support. They’ll be able to help you fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.
Keep yourself safe by following these precautions
If you’re using a good antivirus program and have it running on your computer, then you should be safe. But if your antivirus is not working or isn’t up to date, then there’s no way to prevent ransomware from entering your system.
If an email arrives claiming that it contains a virus or some other type of malicious software—for example, one about an “important” document being attached—do not open the attachment unless you know for sure that it is legitimate! This is because many emails containing these types of attachments contain viruses themselves (which will spread through your machine). In addition, if these kinds of messages seem suspicious at all (for example: they ask for payment before giving anything back), don’t click on them! Instead call Microsoft Tech Support or Microsoft Support directly via phone number 1-800-642-7676
Conclusion
We’re all in the same boat, so the best way to keep yourself safe is to follow these tips and make sure you know what ransomware looks like. If you see it coming, call Microsoft Support right away!