The help desk of my newsagency software company has recently taken calls several small business owners hit with ransomware – where they have opened an email with a virus that controls the computer and criminals demand payment to unlock the computer. TAKE CARE. here is our advice:
- Do not open any attachment unless you expect it.
- Do no click on a link in an email unless it is from a trusted source.
- Do not open any email from the ATO.
- Do not open any email from the police.
- Do not open an email from a bank.
- Do not open any email from PayPal.
- Be suspicious of any email asking you to log in.
This is real folks. Ensure you are protected. The best way to do this is be vigilant.
A cloud backup service could help you recover quickly should you be hit.