Delivery Notice Delivers Ransomware
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 04/21/2016 10:18 AM
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Millions of Americans have just filed their taxes and many could be looking out for some sort of tracking information regarding their returns, so may be likely to inadvertently click into one of these malicious campaigns and find their files locked down.
Sian John, EMEA chief strategist at Symantec, said: “Ransomware has become one of the most effective and efficient methods cyber-criminals use to gain access to a victim’s banking details. Mainly as it restricts consumers’ access to their personal data and devices, making the payment of the demanded ransom seem like the best solution for victims to re-gain access to their accounts.”
John added: "Consumers should be mindful of the way they share personal data online and should make sure to use strong and unique password for all online accounts. Furthermore, people should always think before they click and remain wary of any suspicious e-mails, pop ups or websites. Social engineering and ransomware attacks attempt to trick consumers into thinking their computer is infected, requiring ransom which consumers must not pay under any circumstances. Above all, keeping an offline backup of your data and the use of an up to date multi-layered advanced threat protection software is a must for both consumers and organizations.”
Source: InfoSecurity
Millions of Americans have just filed their taxes and many could be looking out for some sort of tracking information regarding their returns, so may be likely to inadvertently click into one of these malicious campaigns and find their files locked down.
Sian John, EMEA chief strategist at Symantec, said: “Ransomware has become one of the most effective and efficient methods cyber-criminals use to gain access to a victim’s banking details. Mainly as it restricts consumers’ access to their personal data and devices, making the payment of the demanded ransom seem like the best solution for victims to re-gain access to their accounts.”
John added: "Consumers should be mindful of the way they share personal data online and should make sure to use strong and unique password for all online accounts. Furthermore, people should always think before they click and remain wary of any suspicious e-mails, pop ups or websites. Social engineering and ransomware attacks attempt to trick consumers into thinking their computer is infected, requiring ransom which consumers must not pay under any circumstances. Above all, keeping an offline backup of your data and the use of an up to date multi-layered advanced threat protection software is a must for both consumers and organizations.”
Source: InfoSecurity
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