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...
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Your best defence against Ransomware is not to click on dodgy porno or clearly pirated files. If that seems too draconian, your second best defense is to make backups that you never touch again. I have a collection of 2.5" PATA drives (and an adapter) and these drives are happily gathering dust with important backups on them. Because a partial or dated backup is better than no backup at all.
I too am bewildered by the "thumbdrives have a habit of going bad" comment. I highly recommend them, but do read the reviews on Amazon, as the ridiculously cheap ones (50 for $3) may in fact habitually go bad.
As said, downgrading from Admin priviledges and setting drives to read only will prevent ransomware that is on your computer from locking your files. Also, taking the time to disble auto scripting in your browser will prevent the driveby infections.
I too am bewildered by the "thumbdrives have a habit of going bad" comment. I highly recommend them, but do read the reviews on Amazon, as the ridiculously cheap ones (50 for $3) may in fact habitually go bad.
As said, downgrading from Admin priviledges and setting drives to read only will prevent ransomware that is on your computer from locking your files. Also, taking the time to disble auto scripting in your browser will prevent the driveby infections.
