There is no better way to recognize, remove and prevent ransomware than to use an antivirus & anti-ransomware software, and the best antivirus & anti-ransomware tool is Avast.
My February Avast Security Report
It may not sound like much but the February Avast Security report
scanned 2,058,553 sites/files I have surfed this month and the
results are amazing.
1. Avast discovered 84,423 infected domains. If that has gone up
from January report, it has not been by much. Keep in mind, this
is the area of the net I am prone to surf. That total could go up a
lot more depending on where you surf.
The bottom line is, 84,423 domains need some owners reading to
do some TLC on their computers. They might even start to either
get security or update their settings on existing security programs
or look into a new security protection program.
These are the people whose domains make your life and mine a
living hell if we are not on our toes to keep our machines protected
from their abuse.
2. Avast added 25,310 new virus definitions to their database.
By now, you should be aware that Avast bought out AVG and
Avast holds true to the AVG promise of free forever. Whether you
need protection from scammers, email addy scrapers malware
protection (if you cannot afford a premium product for your
machine like Malwarebytes then grabbing AVG.
Keep in mind, free or free to try may not include upgrades. You
can have a full year protection from AVG for $55.99 – not bad.
Avast protects you from ransomware and other cyber threats. It
is a full version application that offers freedom from threats and
count on it, those threats increase daily.
Avast 2017 is designed to combat today’s most prevalent threats
such as ransomware and unsecured loT home devices.
Ransomware Runs Rampant Across the Net
Ransomware SECURITY DEFINITION. Ransomware is a type of
malware that severely restricts access to a computer, device or file until a ransom is paid by the user. … It has the ability to lock a computer screen or encrypt important, predetermined files with a password.
Adversaries are always trying to take advantage of current events to lure users into executing their malicious payload. These campaigns are usually focussed around social events and are seen on a constant basis.
Unsecured loT home devices.
Watch Out! There are enough warnings out there that hot smartphone
devices are ripe for hacking.
Devices like webcams, DVRs and connected thermostats that make it
easier for you, the homemaker, and even easier for the hackers. The
biggest fault per usual is poor usernames and passwords.
In October, hackers took over 100,000 IoT devices and used them to
block traffic to well-known websites, including Twitter and Netflix.
Coming soon The Demise of the Smart Phone
The iPhone Killer. Hololens will mean a powerful change. Like TV has come
to your iphone. Keep an eye and ear on the future 2020 will be here before
you know it.
Security Insights Recommended
Move into the future with security in mind now. JasonStutman is a name
and under-the-wire tester you need to get to know.
Editor’s Updated NOTE:
Since I began this post, many te owners and surfers have reported getting
weird messages on site as they surfed.
Look OUT for a red page suggesting you have a virus, to call a number that
is posted on the page to get help removing it.
Attention Windows 10 Users:
This ransomware threat was specifically aimed at Windows users.
Read about it and see it in action here:
There are a lot of different images associated with ransomware but just
one safe method to remove them immediately.
Have you heard the following? CTRL+ALT+DELETE ?
It opens The TASK MANAGER that comes with every computer operating
system. USE it to clear that browser period. DO NOT try to close one
tab. Using the Task Manager removes this threat from your Registry as
well as your machine.
It is much easier to open a new browser window and any other tabs you
had running at the time this image appeared. Use the TASK MANAGER
and close the whole window.
A thought as you read and learn. The naysayer always finishes last.
Your Editor
Fran Klasinski
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I use BitDefender and it has ransomware protection, I think I am in security
Thank you for the information Paul – appreciated.
Wow Fran! Thank you for such an outstanding article.
I happen to be an Avast user because someone recommended it to me. Glad they did.
I was not aware of ransomware. As I read your post I remembered a conversation that we had in a live broadcast and someone mentioned the type of threat, but did not use the term ransomware.
Your article is a most definitely a must read. If folks choose to ignore the warnings (like so many do), then it’s their own fault.
Thanks for such an outstanding article!
Wish everyone gave serious consideration to their online security. Then we would all be safer surfing the net.
Thanks for your feedback, John.