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WannaCry Ransomware: How It Enters Your PC & How You Can Save Data

These are the steps provided by CERT-In via its telecast on Monday to safeguard against WannCry ransomware.

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The WannaCry ransomware has wreaked havoc through Windows PCs across the world. The attack that began surfacing last week has reportedly hit over 2,00,000 systems spread in over 150 countries, including India.

However, India being less inclined towards digital services might have actually worked in its favour. Various security experts that The Quint spoke to feel the impact of WannaCry ransomware in India has been vaguely reported.

In order to make things clearer to organisations and users, CERT-In did a webcast session on Monday, with a step-by-step guide to prevent the attack and safeguard your PCs.

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How Does WannaCry Enter Your PC?

Make sure that you scan the aforementioned file formats before downloading them to your PC.

How Can You Save Data

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What To Do If Ransomware Enters my PC?

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