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Restrict users’ ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications, and apply the principle of “Least Privilege” to all systems and services.

Maintain up-to-date anti-virus software, and scan all software downloaded from the internet prior to executing.

Ensuring these are patched with the latest updates greatly reduces the number of exploitable entry points available to an attacker. Vulnerable applications and operating systems are the targets of most attacks.

Keep your operating system and software up-to-date with the latest patches.

Note that network-connected backups can also be affected by ransomware critical backups should be isolated from the network for optimum protection. Perform and test regular backups to limit the impact of data or system loss and to expedite the recovery process.

Employ a data backup and recovery plan for all critical information.

US-CERT recommends that users and administrators take the following preventive measures to protect their computer networks from ransomware infection: Infections can be devastating to an individual or organization, and recovery can be a difficult process that may require the services of a reputable data recovery specialist.