Ransomware Protection

[mr__ed]

I was wondering if a stand-alone program exists that can be used together with my existing protection (Norton Security Suite) that will specifically target ransomeware. I checked with Symantec (Norton) and they stated their product does provide protection. Still, to be sure, I was thinking about a product that wouldn't interfere with my security suite, but would provide an extra layer of protection. I already understand the correct steps necessary to hopefully avoid this menace, but wouldn't mind extra protection, if available.

[Lwiddis]

Cool mom, good point.

[coolmom42]

Lwiddis wrote:
"Still, to be sure,.." Back up on rotating flash drives.

Back up your documents and pictures... do NOT copy your operating system files. You need a recovery disk to restore your operating system.

I use an external hard drive and a cloud option. Dropbox is one I like because you can give people access by sending them a link to a file or folder. It makes sharing photos very easy. But it is not free.

A lot of people use Google Docs; Amazon also offers cloud storage along with Prime.

[mr__ed]

Thanks for the replies. I'm already well backed up and do use Malwarebytes. Doing further research, I guess I shouldn't be too concerned, since the bad guys are usually not targeting the average Joe, and Microsoft has supposedly issued a patch in one of their recent updates.

EDIT: Just found a program by cybereason. Haven't downloaded it, but just looking.

[coolmom42]

casper30004 wrote:
Windows update is essential. Not a fan of Norton I would go with Avast or Webroot for Antivirus, Also Malwarebytes for Anti malware is excellent all posted they proactively protect against ransomeware.

This.

[Fizz]

Here ya go...
https://www.malwarebytes.com/

[Lwiddis]

"Still, to be sure,.." Back up on rotating flash drives.

[casper30004]

Windows update is essential. Not a fan of Norton I would go with Avast or Webroot for Antivirus, Also Malwarebytes for Anti malware is excellent all posted they proactively protect against ransomeware.

[2oldman]

Make sure Windows is up to date.