Ransomware... Just in case question
I am always worried about losing my important file / photos to some kind of virus or ransomware.. I am under the impression that even though you keep file / photos in the "Cloud", they will also be im...
Forum Discussion
to answer the OP.. NO..not safe
if the drive is connected to the PC when the ransomware hits
it WILL find it an encrypt it, just the same as the stuff on the PC internal drive
to PC and the ransomware, its ALL one system, anything the PC can access, the RW can get to
it must be disconnected to be safe
and IF you ever get hit with the RW it must be removed, aka PC cleaned, before you attempt restore
or it will lock up / encrypt the external back up drive
if the drive is connected to the PC when the ransomware hits
it WILL find it an encrypt it, just the same as the stuff on the PC internal drive
to PC and the ransomware, its ALL one system, anything the PC can access, the RW can get to
it must be disconnected to be safe
and IF you ever get hit with the RW it must be removed, aka PC cleaned, before you attempt restore
or it will lock up / encrypt the external back up drive
