What is?
Warning ! Ransomware designed to block access to your computer and your data until a sum of money is paid.
Threats seem innocent when they arrive looking like email, internet download, pdf’s but one click can an infection into your entire network and can paralyse the business!
A ransomware infection means:
- Temporary or permanent data loss
- No access to systems and applications
- Possible financial loss
- Harm to IÉSEG’s reputation
Phishing Statistics:
- In 2019 IÉSEG’s protection has blocked more of 700 ransomwares
- A company victim of a ransomware takes 16 days to recover its network
To do:
❯ Stay vigilant: Apply the same tips that email phishing (Week 1)
❯ Backup your data, preferably offsite
Tips:
If you think you’ve been infected:
- Unplug your computer or disconnect the wireless connection immediately.
- Call IT Department immediately.
- Do not pay the ransom.
Take Test
Question 1
In case of attack, what should you do?
Question 2
What is the first thing to do if your data is being encrypted?
Question 3
To recover my data?
Question 4
Local backup files – saved on your computer – are sufficient in case of ransomware?
Think before you click!