How to stay protected against ransomware attacks with antivirus software

 Protecting your device against ransomware attacks is crucial. You can prevent it using antivirus software but if your device is under the control of a ransom attack then it is not possible to protect the crucial data. So being an informed and alert user, you must install antivirus software.

Here are ways in which you can protect your device from ransomware attacks.
1) Create a backup
It is always advisable to back up your data in an external hard drive or cloud server. In this way, you can protect your device and your valuable data from hackers. By the end of the day, once you finish your work you should ensure that you remove all your files and shift your valuable document to the hard disk.
The best way to create a backup is by following the 3:2:1 backup plan. In this try to keep 3 separate copies of your data on 2 different storage devices along with 1 offline storage. If you follow this, you can be secured from hackers and protect your device against ransomware attacks.
2) Update the device
Always keep your device updated. In this way, you can manage to fight against new variants of malware viruses, and ransomware that are constantly evolving. Along with the device, it is equally important to update your operating system, antivirus software, and web browser.
If you do so, you can keep your device protected from all sorts of cybercrimes.
3) Network segmentation
Network segmentation is a process in which the network is divided into small networks. In this way, if someone tries to attack the network then it can be tracked and stopped at its initial stage.
Usually, ransomware can quickly spread throughout the network. So in that case network segmentation can act as a boon. In this, each sub-segment of the network should be given its own security firewalls and unique access to control ransomware to reach the secured database.
4) Email protection
Cybercriminals find it one of the most convenient ways to attack your device. They send phishing emails to your account and then they ask for ransomware. If you click on the suspicious link that is attached to your mail, then can hack your device and can steal all your data, and ask for ransom.
In order to fight against it, you ensure that your email is protected.
5) Antivirus software
In order to avoid all the challenges and security threats it is advisable to install the best antivirus software on your device. It protects your device from all unwanted threats and keeps your data secure. There are many antivirus software in the market that claims to protect your device from all malware, viruses, and ransomware attacks. But you must perform proper research and based on your company’s requirement you install the best antivirus software.
Conclusion
Cybercrimes are increasing and with this, it is important to protect your device from such attacks. To do so you can install K7 antivirus software. Among its competitors, we found it one of the most suitable software as it protects you against all threats. To know more about it, contact us.

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