Ransomware Risk with Latest Adobe Flash Exploit

by | Apr 11, 2016 | Useful Tech Tips

Stop what your doing and update your Adobe Flash now…

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Adobe has issued a global alert warning about a serious security flaw in it’s previous release that leaves machines open to Ransomware. Adobe is urging all users to update ASAP. The flawed update was rolled out on 4/7/2016. Users with automatic updates turned-on would have gotten this update without knowing.

A quick lesson on Ransomware. Ransomwhere occurs by unknowingly downloading a file from the internet or opening an email with an attachment with an executable inside that encrypts your data and asks for money to be sent via bitcoin to unlock your system and decrypt your data, by data we mean all your document data and pictures. This is usually $500 and goes up to $1000 after 2 or 3 days of not complying. After a week you loose your ability to restore your data and your data is gone forever. This is not a virus, and cannot be stopped by antivirus. You cannot prevent this from happening, simply have a backup in place so if it does happen you can format your PC and restore from your daily backup.

Ross B. Siroti

As CEO of Rekall Technologies, I’ve been helping small business owners simplify their technology since 2011. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how IT becomes frustrating, time-consuming, and a constant distraction from running a business. That experience is what drove me to build Rekall differently. I didn’t want clients adjusting their businesses to fit their IT—I built services that adapt to how real businesses actually operate. My philosophy is simple: technology should be secure, stable, and effectively invisible. When IT is done right, it stays out of the way and gives you the freedom to focus on your clients, your team, and growing your business with confidence.