Ransomware Guide 2022: Identifying Real, Fake Attacks, How to Avoid It, and More!

Ransomware attacks are still rampant. This is why it is important to know the cybersecurity measures that can protect you from scams and other malicious campaigns.

Recently, two new ransomware groups attacked CEOs in public companies, as well as telemedicine employees.

The first one is Venus, a ransomware gang that shifted to targeting CEOs by framing them for insider trading.

The second one is CLOP, a ransomware group that disguises malware as ultrasound images and medical documents to attack healthcare professionals.

Ransomware Guide 2022

Since ransomware attacks are evolving, Kurt Knutsson, aka CyberGuy, decided to some tips that users can rely on to avoid ransomware attacks:

Fake Vs. Real Ransomware Attacks

• If you received a ransomware note and your files and applications are still accessible, there's a chance it is a fake cyberattack.
• The ransomware attack is real if the files and applications are inaccessible.

Avoiding Ransomware Attacks

• Always invest in efficient antivirus software.
• Make sure that important documents on a flash drive or external hard drive have backups.
• If unfamiliar emails send you attachments, don't open any of them.
• Links from unfamiliar email addresses should not be opened as, well.

Anti-Ransomware Tips for Elders

Ransomware attackers usually target old people because they are not that tech-savvy compared to younger individuals.

To protect your elderly family members from scammers and other malicious actors, WFIN provided some cybersecurity tricks that you need to practice:

• Always remind them not to answer calls from unknown numbers.
• Always make sure that the contacts on their phones have names/labels.
• Set up a voicemail and tell them not to leave any sensitive detail on their voicemails.
• Write a note beside the telephone so that they will remember to avoid picking up unknown calls.

Ransomware attacks are not the only cybersecurity flaws you need to worry about.

Recently, we reported that some hackers discovered new zero-day flaws on the Samsung Galaxy S22.

Microsoft also announced that Australia's critical infrastructure is severely vulnerable to cyberattacks.

For more news updates about ransomware and other cybersecurity threats, keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.