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Ransomware, and malware like other types of cyber-attacks can be prevented with regular maintenance and vigilance.
- Back up your files
- Set your system to do regular backups of your important information.
- Don’t forget to back up your mobile devices as well. Including tablets, iPads, and cell phones.
- Encrypt your files whenever you can
- To encrypt your files on PC visit: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm
- This site will walk you through the process of encrypting your files.
- To encrypt your files on Mac visit: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/encrypt-mac-folder/
- This site will walk you through the process of encrypting your files.
- Be sure to patch and update all of your software.
- Your software providers are constantly working to keep your OS and applications running smoothly, this includes patches to close up vulnerabilities.
- If you suspect any suspicious activity, or believe you may have downloaded a malicious file.
- Disconnect from the internet, this way no other devices are affected on the network.
- Contact Fordham IT and provide them as much information as you can.
- Fordham IT will work with public safety and local law enforcement to help you attempt to recover your files and protect you from future attacks.
Detailed information regarding passwords and other IT security topics are available on our IT Security website at: SecureIT.Fordham.edu or from our blog at itsecurity.blog.fordham.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact IT Customer Care at (718) 817-3999 or via email to: HelpIT@fordham.edu.