WannaCry virus leveraged vulnerability in Window OS, this was discovered by NSA, and then publicly exposed to the world. In a few hours, more than 200,000 machines were infected. Companies like NHS and Renault were crippled by the attack. It is known as” scareware “as it forces users to wage a fee by scaring them.

1. Know all about Ransomware: WannaCry
WannaCry virus leveraged vulnerability in Window OS, this was discovered by NSA, and
then publicly exposed to the world. In a few hours, more than 200,000 machines were
infected. Companies like NHS and Renault were crippled by the attack. It is known as”
scareware “as it forces users to wage a fee by scaring them.
Ransomware Infectionand Behaviour
Ransomware is encountered by a variety of means. It can be downloaded onto systems
when users visit malicious websites. It can even arrive as a payload dropped by other
malware. Some of the ransomware is delivered as attachments from spammed email or
dropped on vulnerable systems.
Here are some tips to follow as computer viruses enter into the system due to lack of
security practices:
Use an Antivirus Program
Always use a good anti-virus from a reputable vendor and keep it up-to-date. Most anti-
virus vendors have additional capability to block WannaCry, and to avoid the installations
from malicious applications.
Install Security Updates
If you are using any version of Windows, except Windows 10, with SMB protocol enabled,
make sure your computer always receives updates automatically from Microsoft, and it’s
up-to-date always.
Backupyour Files
Keep a backup of all your important files and documents in an external storage device that
is not connected to your computer. Hence, if any ransomware affects your system it cannot
encrypt your backups.
Disable SMB
You have to disable Server Message Block 1 (SMBv1) protocol, which is enabled by
Windows by default, to stop WannaCry ransomware attacks.
Apply Patch and Update your systems for security
WannaCry emphasizes the importance of keeping systems and networks regularly
updated. Threats like WannaCry exploit vulnerabilities to penetrate security gaps in the
organizations. So, the longer your computers and networks remain vulnerable, the easier it
becomes for attackers to exploit it. Organizations must balance and update the systems to
secure them.

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Topic: Ransomware in Cyber Security
Trainer: Mr. Bharath Kumar Trainer: Mr. Syed
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