Ransomware has been very active recently and we wanted to make sure you were kept up to date. With the success of Cryptolocker, we have seen a large number of copycats trying to capitalize on Cryptolocker’s success. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files on the system it infects. The only way to recover the files is to pay the ransom and receive the unlock key. To give you some perspective, AV labs have seen over 50,000 different Ransomware varieties in the last 3 days. It is very important that you ensure that your Endpoint Security signatures are up to date to protect against this threat. In addition it is important that you take necessary precautionary steps. We recommend the following information be passed on to your users: 1. Do NOT open attachments from unknown senders. While we have seen Ransomware attacks sourced from watering hole attacks, or social harvesting attacks, the vast majority are coming in through email via spear-phishing attacks. 2. Backup often. 3.Do not click on links that seem suspicious. 4.Do not allow any software that you do not know the origins of to be installed on your system. 5.Keep endpoint security versions update. 6.Keep endpoint signatures up to date. In the event you do see an infection, or need any further assistance, our support staff is ready to help.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:25:09 +0000
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