OnlineSecurity:: What is RansomWare Cyber Attack? | HowTo Avoid It? |Live Learning Session...

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Welcome to the learning series of Online Security - Exclusively here @3Speak.

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This time I've picked up an important topic which is round the most sophisticated and widely spread Malware which is Ransomware attacks.

In the Vlog; I have covered the following topics::

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1. Ransomware Attack Definition::

In very simple words, A Ransomware attacks are those kinds of attacks where bad guys first encrypt a victim's file or even disk and then ask you for ransomware i.e. Money and most of the time it's in a form of Cryptocurrency to get the decryption key.

2. How Ransomware works::

In order to understand how a ransomware attack works, I've discussed the anatomy of a Ransomware attack. Once you understand its anatomy you will be able to understand how these ransomware attacks work. These attacks normally spread via::

  • Phishing Mails
  • Infected Urls
  • Malware attachments
  • Social networking attacks
  • Web Application Vulnerablities & many other vectors

3. How to prevent Ransomware attacks::

I'll not get into detailing out all information which; I've already shared in the Vlog. But here are some important pointers that should help you to overcome/prevent Ransomware attacks..

  • Never ever install software or give it administrative privileges until & unless you explicitly want to give the software administrative privileges
  • Software patches and Your Operating System always updated
  • Install a good AntiVirus Software and keep it updated
  • Take security professionals help whenever required
  • Most importantly backup frequently & rather automate the process. When required use your backup systems & Never pay a Ransomware

Detailed information covered in the Vlog; so watch the video for more information.


In the Vlog, I discuss all the mentioned topics in detail and easy to understand language. Also; I've shared some simple tips that should help person to be cautious on the internet and especially with the different kinds of Cyber Attacks. Explore the Video to know more about::

What is RansomWare Cyber Attack?
Anatomy of RansomWare Cyber Attack? &
How To Avoid RansomWare Cyber Attack?

Stay Safe on the Internet...

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Just yesterday i found out about another type of ware besides ransomware and malware, can't remember what it was called right now but internet security needs to keep improving and informing users. Thanks for your post

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