THERE has been considerable media attention over the weekend regarding the latest wave of ransomware attacks, which can encrypt files and require a ransom to be paid to unlock those files.
Ransomware viruses commonly spread through emails, either with malicious attachments or with links to websites where malicious applications will be covertly downloaded. Be wary of any emails received containing attachment or website links which you would not be expecting to receive.
How to Recognise a Suspect Email Message:
1. Be aware that the sender's address does not guarantee that the message has been sent from a trusted source
2. Be wary of alarmist language
3. Be wary of offers of financial or other rewards
4. Be wary of emails asking you to click on links to perform actions such as updating your details or submitting personal information
5. Be wary of emails requesting that you perform tasks that are out of the ordinary or circumvent normal procedure
6. Be wary of emails containing attachments which you are not expecting to receive -- even if they appear to be from someone you would trust and be especially wary of .zip files.
7. Be wary of any email you receive if it is unclear why the email should have been sent to you.
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