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Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
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Quote:Ransomware is malicious software that criminals use to hold computers or computer files to ransom, demanding payment from victims to get them back. Sadly, ransomware is an increasingly popular way for malware authors to extort money from companies and consumers alike.

Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to actually give you back what you pay for, and there have been plenty of cases where either the decryption key did not work or the note asking for ransom never even appeared. Suffice it to say that criminals are not generally renowned for their excellent software testing or devotion to quality customer service.

What can you do about it?
On the one hand, 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.

There are a few things that you can do to keep ransomware from wrecking your day. Let’s start with what can be done in advance to help prevent malware from getting onto your system in the first place, and to minimize damage if it does happen.

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