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California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malware that users inadvertently install on their comput- ers by opening malicious email attachments, clicking links, or downloading files that appear to be harmless but actually contain malware. Ransomware, once in- stalled on a computer, encrypts and blocks access to computer files and network. The only way to get access to the files is by paying money to the criminals who installed the ransomware. Tips to Help Avoid Ransomware Attacks 1. Don’t click. Visiting unsafe, suspicious or fake websites can lead to the intrusion of malware. 2. Always back up your files. By maintaining offline copies of your information, ransomware scams will have a limited impact on you. 3. Keep your computers and mobile devices up to date. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Turn on automatic updates so you receive the newest fixes as they become available. 4. Enable popup blockers. To prevent pop-ups, turn on popup blockers to avert unwanted ads, popups or browser malware from constantly appearing on your computer screen. 5. Don’t fall prey to social engineering or phishing. Attackers will attempt to get you to reveal sensitive information to them. If you receive a suspicious email from a family member or work colleagues, ask yourself whether it’s unu- sual before you click. If you’re not sure, contact the sender via a different me- dium, such as giving them a phone call, to cross-check. 6. Don’t install unapproved software, plugins, or extensions. If in doubt, ask your IT System Administrator if the software is safe to use. Symptoms of Infection - Multiple pop-ups on your computer. - Ransom message on your screen. - Locked out of your computer. - Can't open your files. - Odd or missing file extensions. - You’ve received instructions for paying the ransom. My Computer is Infected, Now What? 1. Immediately, notify your line manager and your IT System Administrator. 2. Remain available for interviews. 3. If you have any questions contact [email protected]. February 2017 Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1 - Ransomware Symantec - HHS Ransomware and Breach - NIST Cyber Attacks - SANS Survival Guide for Ransomware Attacks - FBI Ransomware attacks skyrocketing - FBI Public Service An- nouncement Special Points of Interest

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California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office

Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malware that users inadvertently install on their comput-

ers by opening malicious email attachments, clicking links, or downloading files

that appear to be harmless but actually contain malware. Ransomware, once in-

stalled on a computer, encrypts and blocks access to computer files and network.

The only way to get access to the files is by paying money to the criminals who

installed the ransomware.

Tips to Help Avoid Ransomware Attacks

1. Don’t click. Visiting unsafe, suspicious or fake websites can lead to theintrusion of malware.

2. Always back up your files. By maintaining offline copies of your information,ransomware scams will have a limited impact on you.

3. Keep your computers and mobile devices up to date. Having the latestsecurity software, web browser, and operating system are the best defensesagainst viruses, malware, and other online threats. Turn on automatic updatesso you receive the newest fixes as they become available.

4. Enable popup blockers. To prevent pop-ups, turn on popup blockers to avertunwanted ads, popups or browser malware from constantly appearing on yourcomputer screen.

5. Don’t fall prey to social engineering or phishing. Attackers will attempt toget you to reveal sensitive information to them. If you receive a suspiciousemail from a family member or work colleagues, ask yourself whether it’s unu-sual before you click. If you’re not sure, contact the sender via a different me-dium, such as giving them a phone call, to cross-check.

6. Don’t install unapproved software, plugins, or extensions. If in doubt, askyour IT System Administrator if the software is safe to use.

Symptoms of Infection - Multiple pop-ups on your computer.

- Ransom message on your screen.

- Locked out of your computer.

- Can't open your files.

- Odd or missing file extensions.

- You’ve received instructions for paying the ransom.

My Computer is Infected, Now What? 1. Immediately, notify your line manager and your IT System Administrator.

2. Remain available for interviews.

3. If you have any questions contact [email protected].

February 2017

Newsletter Volume 1,

Issue 1

- Ransomware Symantec

- HHS Ransomware and

Breach

- NIST Cyber Attacks

- SANS Survival Guide for

Ransomware Attacks

- FBI Ransomware attacks

skyrocketing

- FBI Public Service An-

nouncement

Special Points of Interest

http://www.cccco.edu/
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/documents/minutes/2016-10/ispab-ransomware.pdf
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/documents/minutes/2016-10/ransomware_guidance.pdf
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/documents/minutes/2016-10/ransomware_guidance.pdf
http://www.hldataprotection.com/2015/12/articles/cybersecurity-data-breaches/nist-outlines-methods-for-protecting-data-from-cyber-attacks/
https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/malicious/enterprise-survival-guide-ransomware-attacks-36962
https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/malicious/enterprise-survival-guide-ransomware-attacks-36962
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2016/11/04/fbi-warning-ransomware-attacks-skyrocketing/
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/hybridcloud/2016/11/04/fbi-warning-ransomware-attacks-skyrocketing/
https://www.ic3.gov/media/2016/160915.aspx
https://www.ic3.gov/media/2016/160915.aspx

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