Ransomware Cyber Attack – minimise the chance of being affected.

Following the ransomware cyber attack on Friday 12 May which affected the NHS and is believed to have affected other organisations globally, the City of London Police's National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert urging both individuals and businesses to follow protection advice immediately and in the coming days.

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (Malware) that enables cyber criminals to remotely lock down files on your computer or mobile device. Criminals will use ransomware to extort money from you (a ransom), before they restore access to your files. There are many ways that ransomware can infect your device, whether it be a link to a malicious website in an unsolicited email, or through a security vulnerability in a piece of software you use.

The National Cyber Security Centre have issued Key Protect messages for businesses and Individuals to protect themselves from ransomware: CLICK HERE

If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, please report it to Action Fraud on the number above or through the link above.