How do I save my computer from ransomware Wannacrypt attack?

By Shekhar Sahu on 01 December 2017 1:02 PM

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WannaCry encrypts your system and demands a ransom of USD 300 equivalent Bitcoins and makes the system inaccessible. In case of failure of the bitcoin payment the files will never get unlocked and later deleted.

Where did WannaCrypt come from?

Sources say American National Security Agency developed tool ETERNALBLUE was stolen by The Shadow Brokers a hacker group and later deployed for the attack. After the theft ETERNALBLUE was kept on auction online and also made available for free to download afterward.

How do I save myself from this ransom attack?


2. Install an antivirus suite which supports an anti ransomware. One such AV software is Avira Security Suite. The basic version of the suite is available for free.


Updated on May 25th
Kaspersky also launched an antiransomware tool for businesses. Which is standalone and free, that means you don't necessarily have to have their antivirus installed on the machine. You can download the anti ransomware by registering your business here.

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