When the world was still recovering from the damage done by the infamous Wannacry ransomware, another showman makes an entry as Petya ransomware.
Petya has targeted computer servers all across the Globe including Europe, India, France, Russia and Ukraine by locking up computer data using encryption mechanisms in the enterprise services in the corporate sector.
How does Petya work?
Petya doesn’t just don’t encrypt files like traditional ransomwares, it also overwrites the Master Boot Record. This renders the target machine unusable and prevents any successful attempts of recovering any information on it.
Are you Infected??
Follow these steps:
1. Don’t ever pay the ransom. Even after throwing away the huge amount its unlikely to regain access to your files. The email account used to manage ransom demands, in such cases, gets blocked. So the attackers’ only known channel for communication at the moment, has been rendered useless.
2. Make sure that you keep a copy of the phishing email received from the attackers and provide it with the police, as it helps with their investigation.
3. Disconnect infected devices from the internet. If the infected device is part of a network, isolate it as soon as possible, to prevent the spread of the virus to other nodes in the network.
4. You can then format the hard drive, reinstall the operating system and apps, run any available updates and, finally, restore the locked files from your backup device.
Safeguard your systems from Petya
Follow these steps:
1. Keep all applications and the Operating System up to date. If you are offered the option of automatic updates by your device, take it.
2. Keep your data backed up, and create two copies – one in the cloud, and one is physical storage. It is easy to retrieve those files even if you are affected by ransomware. Use robust security products to protect your system from all threats, including ransomware.
3. Do not use high privileges accounts (accounts with administrator rights) for daily business
4. Even if trusted parties like banks send you suspicious or unexpected emails, do not click on the attachments or the links.
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