How to protect your PC against file-encrypting ransomware

Latest update: May 24, 2024 ID: 10952
 
 

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Ransomware is a kind of malware that encrypts your files and then demands ransom for decrypting them. Some ransomware encrypt files without demanding ransom.

No one can guarantee that your files will be decrypted after you pay ransom.
We recommend you to configure protection of the device in advance to prevent infection and mitigate potential damage.
 
 
 
 

Recommendations for reducing risks of ransomware infection

 
 
 
 

Recommendations for configuring your computer

 
 
 
 

Recommendations on configuring Kaspersky applications

 
 
 
 

Recommendations on decrypting files

 
 
 
 

What to do if there is a suspicious file on the computer

 
 
 
 

Possible ransomware file locations

 
 
 
 
 
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