Think about what you would be most upset to lose if something happened to your computer.For me, it would be the photos and videos you cannot replace.
But your computer may also hold years of tax returns, medical records, scanned IDs, insurance paperwork, legal documents and other files you would hate to suddenly lose access to.That is exactly what makes ransomware so damaging.It can lock or encrypt files so you can no longer open them, then the attacker demands money to give you access again.
Even if you pay, there is no guarantee you will get everything back.By the time a ransom message appears on your screen, a lot of the damage may already be done.The smarter move is to prepare before that ever happens.
Here are the steps I would take to protect the files you care about most and make recovery a lot easier if ransomware ever hits.Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways AI can help you get better healthcare.Our free CyberGuy LIVE class Get Better Healthcare With AI has ended, but you can still watch the full replay.Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor.
No technical experience is needed.Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com153 MILLION DRIVER'S LICENSE SCANS MAY BE ON THE DARK WEBFamily photos, tax records and other important files can be difficult or impossible to replace if ransomware locks you out of them.(Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Before choosing a backup method, make a short list of your most important files.
You do not have to organize your entire computer in one afternoon.Start with family photos and videos, recent tax returns, medical and insurance records, passports or scanned IDs, mortgage or lease documents, wills, financial statements and work or creative projects.
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