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The document discusses encryption ransomware. It notes that ransomware is commonly spread through phishing emails, malicious websites, and unpatched vulnerabilities. It warns that ransomware infections are expensive and global, costing over $8 billion globally in 2018 with over 200,000 victims in 150 countries. For individuals, ransomware infections can result in lost time, corrupted or lost data, and ransom demands typically under $1,000. The document provides tips on preventing and responding to ransomware, including avoiding suspicious files, keeping software updated, backing up files, disconnecting from networks if infected, and reporting any suspected threats.

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Ran Some Ware

The document discusses encryption ransomware. It notes that ransomware is commonly spread through phishing emails, malicious websites, and unpatched vulnerabilities. It warns that ransomware infections are expensive and global, costing over $8 billion globally in 2018 with over 200,000 victims in 150 countries. For individuals, ransomware infections can result in lost time, corrupted or lost data, and ransom demands typically under $1,000. The document provides tips on preventing and responding to ransomware, including avoiding suspicious files, keeping software updated, backing up files, disconnecting from networks if infected, and reporting any suspected threats.

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Encryption Ransomware

by DEV

COFENSE.COM
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How Do I Get Ransomware?
• Spam & phishing emails
• On the web (malicious ads & P2P)
• Unpatched security vulnerabilities

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Why Should You Be Concerned?
IT’S COMMON.
• 39% of phishing attacks contained ransomware. [1]
IT’S EXPENSIVE.
• It is estimated that damages will cost more than $ 8 billion
globally in 2018 [2]
IT’S GLOBAL.
• 200k+ victims, 150+ countries [3]

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Cost of Ransomware

To the individual:

Time

Corruption or loss of data

Typically <$1,000 US

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Preventing Ransomware Infections

• Avoid suspicious file


attachments & links
• Say no to executables,
scripts, macros
• Browse carefully
• Keep software up-to-date

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Back It Up!
• Back up files regularly
• Keep redundant backups if possible
• Disconnect backups when not in use

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If It Happens to You…
• Disconnect from network and power
• Eject physical media
(flash drives, etc.)
• Report incident immediately

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Should You Pay the Ransom?
• Paying ransom is risky
• No guarantees
• Files may still be corrupted
• May leave other malware behind
• Prevention is the best cure

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Stop Ransomware by Reporting Threats

• Report any suspected threats


• Help stop attacks
• Protect your co-workers
• Protect customer data

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Related Resources
Whitepapers:
[1] Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, Verizon.
[2]Global Ransomware Damage Costs Predicted to Exceed $8 Billion in 2018, Cyber Security Ventures
[3] An Osterman Research Paper: https://cofense.com/whitepaper/learn-best-practices-to-fight-evolving-email-related-threats/

Blogs:
Phish Me Clients are Reporting Ransomware Emails : https://cofense.com/phishme-clients-are-reporting-ransomware-emails/
Sigma Ransomware Resurfaces Following Three Month Disappearance:
https://cofense.com/sigma-ransomware-resurfaces-following-three-month-disappearance/

CBT:
https://cofense.com/download/cbt-ransomware/

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