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Ways to Prevent an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Ransomware attack?

Ways to Prevent an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Ransomware attack?

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What is an APT attack?

This is where an unauthorized hacker gains access and maintains a presence in a network to get access to critical files A hacker can stay in a network for 100 days without being detected Once they get to access the files are locked and the victim has to pay a ransom in order to gain access The files are encrypted and the victim can’t decrypt them without a decryption key from the intruder.

Consequences of an APT attack

  1. Loss of data
  2. Private information may be publicized
  3. Disruption of business

How to prevent an ATP

  1. Have a regular backup and test the backups
  2. Keep systems updated and patched
  3. Conduct Regular phishing tests and keep your colleagues updated
  4. Segment and segregate your network
  5. Disable remote management protocols when not needed.

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