RANSOMWARE ATTACKS HOW TO AVOID THEM?

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It is one of the cyber threats that most worries companies . Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to cause damage to a computer or computer equipment.
The purpose of these attacks is to kidnap data and ask for a ransom in exchange for unlocking it. The most common thing is that they encrypt the data and ask for a financial amount in exchange for the key to decrypt it.

Our devices can be infected in different ways:
• Malicious spam messages are unsolicited messages that arrive in our email. These messages usually contain files or links that are tricked out of the system. If you have the slightest suspicion, it is best not to open the message and delete it.
• When browsing certain Internet pages, users may be tempted to click on links that take you to infected sites.
• There are communication protocols that allow us to connect to another computer through a network connection, this is another popular attack vector.
• Malicious advertising is becoming an increasingly popular architect database method of delivering ransomware.
• A drive-by download is any download that occurs without your knowledge. Ransomware distributors make use of drive-by downloads by hosting the malicious content on their own. When you visit the infected website, the malicious content scans your device for specific vulnerabilities and automatically runs the ransomware in the background.
Tips to protect ourselves from these attacks:
• Only open attachments from trusted senders.
• Be careful with all links embedded in emails and direct messages.