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| Microsoft |
Security update |
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx |
| Ms Defender |
Includes some ransomware protection |
Ensure updates are on regardless of Windows updates settings. |
| Protection: |
Malwarebytes
Anti-Ransomware (Free) |
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/malwarebytes-anti-ransomware/ |
| Virus
Checker: |
Avast! Free (or
AVG Free) |
avast!
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| Recovery Help |
Analysis after attack to assist in recovery
I suggest you
download this and burn to a CD/DVD for future use. |
https://www.nomoreransom.org/ |
| Malware
scanner: |
MalwareBytes
Free |
MalwareBytes |
| Recovery: |
Farbar Recovery Scan
Tool (Free but donation option)I suggest you
download this and burn to a CD/DVD for future use. |
www.geekstogo.com |
| XP recovery: Finds encryption key |
Only works if the infected PC has not been re-booted |
https://github.com/aguinet/wannakey |
| Other
useful safe links... |
downloads.cnet.com
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bleepingcomputer.com
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| Back up your data frequently |
Use a USB external hard drive and a backup prog such as Windows Backup |
Always unplug the hard drive after backup completes. |