3 Ways To Protect Your PC From WannaCry Ransomware

An all new and deadly ransomware attack is currently rocking computers across the globe and almost 70 countries are seriously affected by this virus. Also, it is seen that the majority of users who are working with Windows have seriously being affected and it immediately calls for a strong PC protection. It's well and good users who are updated with their systems and thus they can avoid such issues of getting attacked. This "WannaCry," has been seen rapidly spreading via organization to organization. So, what exactly is Wanna Cry? The term is also known by various names such as WannaCrypt, WannaCryptor, and WannaDecryptor, which is a type of malicious software with an ultimate aim to seal the user's devices that include PC, tablets or mobiles by destroying files. Further, it will display a message by demanding a ransom from the victim. Here, what happens is all affected users are requested to pay the ransom amount via Bitcoin or may be other similar payment methods. Following this payment method, the files will soon be released, but it's not an end to your problem. However, catastrophe to pay the amount will somehow result in serious damage to the data that can't be repaired at all. Not only this but also paying the requested ransom does not ensure that all your data have been retrieved well.

3 Ways to prevent Windows systems from the WannaCry ransomware:

Check for the suitable Windows version which is running on the computer

The very first which needs to be noted by all of you is that only Windows systems are at high risk to get affected by this deadly ransomware. It is advised for users while updating the Windows version to make sure that what type of versions they are running. Few things need to be followed and they are:

a) Press the "Windows key + R" from the keyboard

b) Next, in the "Run" box, simply type the "winver" command and click "OK" icon

c) You will get to know the Windows version now

Carefully install the MS17-010 update

After you have completed the first step then, click on the given link which will appear and the system will download an executable file with an MSU extension. This will be the needed update for removing WannaCry. Double-click on the file to execute it by following set-up wizard instructions. Now the system needs a reboot process.

 

Scanning for viruses

There is every possibility that WannaCry has crawled into the device long before you have noticed the vulnerability. So, here follow few instructions:

a) Ensure that system watcher module is enabled.

b) Run a quick scan mode on the computer by clicking on the "scan" button.

c) If the scan detects a "Trojan.Win64.EquationDrug.gen" then, delete them instantly.

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