How Do I Prevent a Repeat of Ransomware?

➡️ All malware is scary, especially ransomware due to the damage it can inflict. Here's how to prevent a repeat of ransomware on your compter.

➡️ Preventing a repeat of ransomware
There is no silver bullet. If you’ve fallen victim to ransomware (or any malware), it’s important to learn from the experience and improve your defenses. Keep software up to date, run up-to-date security software, stay educated, consider physical security, and back up. While there’s no way to completely eliminate the threat, take steps to become more secure and reduce the probability of a repeat.

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0:00 Prevent a repeat of ransomware
1:02 It might still be ther
1:27 You are the weakest link
3:50 Backups are critical, but not everything
4:39 Updates are critical, but not everything
6:30 Education is critical, but not enough
8:05 So what’s the solution? All of the above
9:20 The steps to take

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