Do You Need Anti-Ransomware Software for Your PC?
Summary
“If you haven’t secured your backups in advance, then you really are out of luck.” Sure, a ransomware attack can be bad, but not all hazards carry the same level of risk. Many programs legitimately need to access your document folders routinely, so you might have to field a lot of permission popups. Check Point’s just-published Cyber Security Report 2020 agrees with that assessment: Headlines in 2019 were filled with stories about these attacks, including successful assaults on more than 70 state and local governments. The 2019 CrowdStrike Global Security Attitude Survey documented that the number of victims who paid attack ransoms last year was double that of 2018. “Where previously it might’ve just stolen some information, now, once it does that, it might ransom your system and ask you for money.” Whichever method you choose to protect your PC and data, just remember: When it comes to ransomware, prevention and preparation are critical.
