Ransomware’s billion dollar industry is

becoming more sophisticated and prolific.

Ransomware is everywhere these days as well as the uptick in the sophistication of the techniques used to extract money from unsuspecting users. The attacks are becoming increasingly more difficult to discern from legitimate business emails and web sites, that just about anyone can become a victim of ransomware. The more that people actually pay the ransom the more attacks will proliferate.

So how can you protect yourself from ransomware? Follow the list of guidelines below to keep your valuable digital safe from ransomware:

• 1) Always upgrade to the latest version of Windows recommended for your software
• 2) Utilize the latest AntiVirus and Malware protection software
• 3) Implement Cloud based backup and monitoring services