Windows 10 has had built-in protection against ransomware for some time. As a result, the contents of all user folders are automatically backed up to OneDrive so that they can be accessed in the event of an emergency. However, this requires Windows 10 to be used with a Microsoft account, because if you do this with a local user account, you have to manually turn on this kind of protection. However, even then you will not get away with using a Microsoft account, as you will still need it for OneDrive.
Ransomware
How can I protect myself against ransomware?
What is Ransomware?
In short, cybercriminals would pressure us by encrypting our important and irreplaceable data and then demand a fortune with the promise of recovery. We show you how to defend against them.
In detail: They no longer just try to blackmail you with the promise of returning encrypted data: they also steal files and threaten to publish their contents on the Internet. According to security experts, two thirds of the ransomware attacks currently active involve data theft. This leaves victims in a new situation: while backups have been the best protection against ransomware, they cannot help prevent the blackmailers from publishing the data. Hence the term ranshameware, a contraction of ransom and shame. Fortunately for the average user, this method is more effective for the time being against companies that want to protect their trade secrets from public disclosure. Learn how can you protect yourself against Ransomware.
Blackmail virus also on Linux
Ransomware is no longer a new threat, but this type of attack has so far been mostly directed against companies and users running Windows. Kaspersky has now discovered a new type of malware specifically targeting Linux systems. This is RansomExxro, which also existed under Windows, but has been “cleverly” adapted to attack Linux systems. Linux …