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Ransomware Prevention Tips

During recent times in last 6 months, we have seen very deadly ransomware attacks across the world -"Wannacry" and "Petya" ransomware. With these 2 ransomwares hiting the market, even a common man has been able to understand the importance of cyber security. Soon android ransomware might also be coming up in which can create a havoc situation for a normal user, where entire phone will be formatted and all data will be lost. While ransomware does only encrypt files/folders and makes it inaccessible, the most important part of the prevention tips here is Backup of Data. Users in organizations will be prevented as organizations do follow strict protection guidelines, but still travelling users will still need to bit cautions. Back Up your Data at regular intervals. This drive should not be connected to infected system, till clean up is done Do not open unknown suspicious mails or attachments. Try not to click on any hyperlinks that are circulated throug