Ghost Ransomware is coming to your computer..!? FBI warning!
A new danger in the internet world, we use the internet to exchange information every day. Some people are using this to engage in criminal activities. One of them is a Ransomware Attack. This is a cunning cyber crime that disables computers and demands money to restart them. Recently, the US FBI has warned that a new ransomware group called "Ghost" is disabling tens of thousands of computers around the world and demanding money. This group is suspected to be operating from China. It targets government organizations, hospital networks, educational institutions, industrial companies, and various important companies. This causes crores of rupees in financial losses. The FBI and CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) have jointly issued a warning in this regard.
Ransom means "money laundering". Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks computer information and extorts millions of dollars. In this, hackers first enter the computer and encrypt the important files in it. This makes those files inaccessible. Then, they ask for money to provide a decryption key to access it again. This is a big risk for major technology companies and private businesses. Because their important information is paralyzed by this attack. The "Ghost" Ransomware group is not like many other hacking groups. It can break the most modern and powerful security systems.
The FBI and CISA have stated some important security measures to protect themselves from attacks by the Ghost ransomware group. Creating a backup of data Important information should be stored separately and securely. Information can be stored in the cloud and external hard drives. Performing security updates The software and security settings used on the computer should be updated regularly. This way, hackers cannot use old security vulnerabilities. Approaching phishing emails carefully If you receive an unknown email, do not click on the links in it. Especially, do not provide bank, government, and company information via email.
Setting up two-factor authentication If you set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computers, hackers cannot enter. Using secure networks. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to browse the Internet. Do not send sensitive information on public Wi-Fi. The FBI and CISA have issued an important instruction to those who have been caught in attacks by the Ghost group. It says, "Do not pay money to hackers demanding ransom." To avoid getting caught in this, we all need to follow security measures. Most importantly, we need to access emails carefully, update security settings, and back up information safely.
A new danger in the internet world, we use the internet to exchange information every day. Some people are using this to engage in criminal activities. One of them is a Ransomware Attack. This is a cunning cyber crime that disables computers and demands money to restart them. Recently, the US FBI has warned that a new ransomware group called "Ghost" is disabling tens of thousands of computers around the world and demanding money. This group is suspected to be operating from China. It targets government organizations, hospital networks, educational institutions, industrial companies, and various important companies. This causes crores of rupees in financial losses. The FBI and CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) have jointly issued a warning in this regard.
Ransom means "money laundering". Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks computer information and extorts millions of dollars. In this, hackers first enter the computer and encrypt the important files in it. This makes those files inaccessible. Then, they ask for money to provide a decryption key to access it again. This is a big risk for major technology companies and private businesses. Because their important information is paralyzed by this attack. The "Ghost" Ransomware group is not like many other hacking groups. It can break the most modern and powerful security systems.
The FBI and CISA have stated some important security measures to protect themselves from attacks by the Ghost ransomware group. Creating a backup of data Important information should be stored separately and securely. Information can be stored in the cloud and external hard drives. Performing security updates The software and security settings used on the computer should be updated regularly. This way, hackers cannot use old security vulnerabilities. Approaching phishing emails carefully If you receive an unknown email, do not click on the links in it. Especially, do not provide bank, government, and company information via email.
Setting up two-factor authentication If you set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computers, hackers cannot enter. Using secure networks. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to browse the Internet. Do not send sensitive information on public Wi-Fi. The FBI and CISA have issued an important instruction to those who have been caught in attacks by the Ghost group. It says, "Do not pay money to hackers demanding ransom." To avoid getting caught in this, we all need to follow security measures. Most importantly, we need to access emails carefully, update security settings, and back up information safely.