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The use of ransomware has become increasingly common in today’s cybercrime. The malware will encrypt your files, rendering them useless to you and other devices on which they rely for functionality.
Ransomware is a growing threat that has the potential to affect anyone. As such, it’s important for everyone in business to be prepared with multi-layer protections at their disposal should they ever come under attack from ransomware – which could happen if you’re not careful!
What to do if you become a victim of a cyber attack:
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Immediately notify your supervisors and IT department.
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Notify your local authorities to file a complaint.
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Keep record of all evidence of the incident and the suspected source of the attack.
Cybercrime has become an international affair in which multiple agencies all over the world join in the fight against it. However, the lack of reporting, coupled with the fact that cybersecurity agencies are significantly understaffed, make it extremely difficult for cyber criminals to be caught, apprehended, and charged. This is why it is important to report cyber attacks.
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