Post by determined1 on Aug 7, 2016 17:06:12 GMT
Basically, if you receive an email you're not expecting, delete it.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Snap sets up their systems with one user which has administrator access then has everyone log into that one account. You should set up an account without admin access that your front desk people can use, or give them each a separate account. You should also create an account with admin access and disable logins with the admin account.
Current Ransomware Tactics
July 29, 2016Kayla Thrailkill
Find out the latest ransomware tactics being used to try and infiltrate personal and business computers, and what you can do to protect yourself…
The current tactic for ransomware execution is sending out Word Documents via email which are named “bank_statement_xxx, INVOICE_xxx, and copier%4
Here are a couple of screen shots of the malicious Word documents.
ransomware
ransomware 1
The files end in .doc, docx, and .docm. The “M” stands for macro, which, when executed, will start the infection. Therefore, it is very important that users DO NOT click on “Enable Macros” under any condition, as these can trigger malware infections.
ransomware 2
It should be noted that other malicious attacks are using these tactics as well. It is incredibly important for users to think before they click. As stated above, these tactics are being used via email attachments. Before you open emails, think about who is sending them and if you are expecting the email. If you are ever in question, call the sender to find out if they indeed meant to send the email. If you do not know the sender, delete the correspondence immediately.
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ADDITIONAL NOTE: Snap sets up their systems with one user which has administrator access then has everyone log into that one account. You should set up an account without admin access that your front desk people can use, or give them each a separate account. You should also create an account with admin access and disable logins with the admin account.
Current Ransomware Tactics
July 29, 2016Kayla Thrailkill
Find out the latest ransomware tactics being used to try and infiltrate personal and business computers, and what you can do to protect yourself…
The current tactic for ransomware execution is sending out Word Documents via email which are named “bank_statement_xxx, INVOICE_xxx, and copier%4
Here are a couple of screen shots of the malicious Word documents.
ransomware
ransomware 1
The files end in .doc, docx, and .docm. The “M” stands for macro, which, when executed, will start the infection. Therefore, it is very important that users DO NOT click on “Enable Macros” under any condition, as these can trigger malware infections.
ransomware 2
It should be noted that other malicious attacks are using these tactics as well. It is incredibly important for users to think before they click. As stated above, these tactics are being used via email attachments. Before you open emails, think about who is sending them and if you are expecting the email. If you are ever in question, call the sender to find out if they indeed meant to send the email. If you do not know the sender, delete the correspondence immediately.
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