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# How to Avoid Ransomware
- URL: https://coeia.cloud-event.com/en/news/how-to-avoid-ransomware-en/
- Published: 2017-05-22T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T09:51:26.000Z
- Description: An awareness poster from CoEIA with eight practical tips to avoid ransomware infection.
- Author: CoEIA Admin
- Tags: Articles, #en

An awareness poster from the Center of Excellence in Information Assurance with tips to avoid ransomware:

1. Back up your files on external storage devices periodically.
2. Update the operating system and all programs, such as antivirus software and browsers, periodically.
3. Make sure the auto-update feature is enabled in the operating system and antivirus software.
4. Make sure your antivirus software is active and has not expired; if it has, renew or replace it immediately.
5. Download security programs from their official sites, not from ads or pop-ups that claim your device is not safe.
6. Avoid downloading unknown or pirated software, many of which contain viruses.
7. Scan your devices with antivirus software periodically.
8. Do not open unexpected or anonymous links or attachments in email.