The Internet has made everything easier for most of us. You can now buy almost anything using your credit\/debit card and it is delivered to your doorstep. With the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT), your CWAY dispenser unit may soon purchase water just before it is exhausted without you having to do anything! The possibilities are endless so, how do you stay safe in an interconnected world?<\/p>\n
As things get easier and better, it also becomes easier for you to be a victim. In the past, you were only concerned about protecting your home, office, and car. Now, you have to pay attention to your online identity and protect your websites, online profiles, desktop and mobile devices, etc.<\/p>\n
Do you think you can\u2019t be a victim? Think again. The recent spread of ransomware has shown that anyone can be a victim and the outcome can be disastrous to the unprepared.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t know what a ransomware is? How do you get prepared? What are the consequences? What the heck am I talking about? I am hoping this article will help explain the matter in the simplest manner possible.<\/p>\n
There are several ways you can get compromised on the Internet. For the purpose of our discussion, I will assume you have at least one device that accesses the Internet, a website or a social media account that is important to you.<\/p>\n
One of the ways you can get compromised is if you get infected by malware. A malware is short for malicious software, and it refers to several types of hostile or intrusive software, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, scareware, and other malicious programs. I will describe the different common types of malware below:<\/p>\n
Ransomware is gaining popularity because it is one of the easiest ways to make money from malware attacks. Imagine getting to work and you realize that all your files on your workstation and those of your colleagues cannot be accessed or you cannot even boot your computer. That is what basically happened with WannaCry infestations around the world, to the point that several businesses were crippled. This is an example of how bad things can get for the unprepared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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