6 Ways to Protect Your Organization from the WannaCry Ransomware Attack
An awareness poster from CoEIA with six steps to protect organizations from the global WannaCry ransomware attack.
An awareness poster from the Center of Excellence in Information Assurance on protecting your organization from the global WannaCry (WCry) ransomware attack:
- Update Windows and patch: ensure all Windows devices are updated with the latest Microsoft security patches to prevent infection.
- Check policies and procedures: this malware spreads through networks as well as files, so tighten permissions and prevent USB media infection using antivirus protection.
- Backup and disaster recovery: take regular secure backups and store them offline so they cannot become infected.
- Don't pay the ransom: there is no guarantee victims will get their data back after paying, and the attacker may attack again and demand more money.
- Update antivirus software: antivirus companies have identified this malware since its detection, so updating is key.
- Prevent phishing attacks: one of the main attack vectors of this ransomware is spear phishing via emails and websites, so deploy threat intelligence solutions and run employee awareness programs.
If you need help preventing ransomware attacks or want to create a training and awareness program for your organization, contact us for a free consultation at [email protected]
