Ransomware and "Fake Invoices" are going around again.

Don't fall for the Fake Invoices - do not answer them, do not call the number they list. Delete the email. Call the store or bank using their NORMAL number found on the back of their Credit Card or Main Website if you need verification the invoice was fake.

The best defense against ransomware?

Computer Dudes usually recommend backups on USB drives - one USB drive for each day of the week.

Also - most of the time up to date antiviruses and anti-malware software will stop or block ransomware.  Switching to a Linux operating system and - Air Gapping your business computers are another option.

Cyber Criminals are criminals so I generally recommend you NOT pay them.

The recent movie "The Beekeeper" it is about ransomware and criminal hacker groups targeting the elderly and gaining full access to their computers and finances.  The article following this one on our website discusses the movie in greater detail.

Backups, Anti-Virus, and Air Gapping are much less expensive.

Regards
Todd
Computer Dudes